The efficacy and function of Iris montana

In fact, the occurrence of many human diseases is closely related to diet. If you want to have a healthy body, diet therapy is a very good method. Various Chinese medicinal materials play a very critical role. Today we will introduce to you the Chinese medicine Iris mountainus.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The rhizome or root of Iris setosa, a plant of the Iridaceae family.

[Original form] Iris mountainensis is a perennial herb, 60-100cm tall. There are brown residual fibers of old leaves at the base of the plant. The rhizome is thick and gray-brown. The leaves are sword-shaped or broadly strip-shaped, 30-60cm long, 0.8-1.8cm wide, gradually pointed at the apex and sheath-shaped at the base; there is no obvious midrib. The pedicel is 60-100cm high, with 1-3 slender branches and 1-3 cauline leaves on the upper part; there are 3 bracts on each branch; the flowers are blue-purple, 7-8cm in diameter, the perianth tube is about 1cm long, the outer perianth lobes are broadly obovate, the claws are yellow, with purple-red veins, and no appendages, the inner perianth lobes are significantly shorter and narrower than the outer perianth lobes, and are needle-shaped; there are 3 stamens, the filaments are the same length as the anthers, and the anthers are purple; the style has 3 branches, which are flat, the tip lobes are nearly square, with sparse teeth, and the ovary is inferior, cylindrical, and about 1cm long. The capsule is elliptical to oval, about 3 cm long and 1.8-2 cm in diameter, with no rubber at the tip and 6 ridges; the seeds are light brown. The flowering period is July, and the fruiting period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in wet meadows or swamps at an altitude of 1500-2500m.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies; kills insects. Mainly used for swollen and painful gums; scabies

【Usage and Dosage】 For external use: take appropriate amount, grind into powder and apply on the affected area.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above description, we can know that the nutritional value and medicinal value of mountain iris are very high. It can treat some diseases and can also be used as a raw material for diet therapy. It is indeed a good choice for health and wellness.