The efficacy and function of mountain iris

As we all know, mountain iris is a very common medicinal material with many years of history. It can also treat many diseases. Let us learn about the medicinal value of mountain iris.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The flower 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】Detoxification and swelling reduction. Main abscess

【Usage and Dosage】For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above is a brief introduction to the mountain iris. Through this we can understand that the mountain iris contains a variety of nutrients, which are very effective in treating and preventing some diseases. In daily life, everyone can eat it under the guidance of relevant people.