Iris ensata Thunb.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Iris ensata Thunb. is aslo known as Iris moorcroftiana D. Don., belongs to Iridaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Sosan.
The English Name for this herb is Orris Root.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Sosun.

Pharmacological Actions

Root:

  • Alterative
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Blood Purifier
  • Demulcent
  • Deobstruent
  • Expectorant
  • Laxative
  • Resolvent


    • Indications

    The Indications of Root of Iris ensata Thunb. are Scabies, Bruises, Spleen Obstructions, Freckles, Liver Complaints, Asthma, Constipation, Dropsy, Liver Obstructions, Wounds, Uterine Disorders, Rheumatism, Inflammations, Baldness, Spleen Inflammation, Insect Bite, Blood Purifier, Venereal Affections, Bladder complaints, Naevus, Lungs Obstructions, Cough.

    The Indications of Root powder of Iris ensata Thunb. are Sores, Pimples.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Iris ensata Thunb..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Root of Iris ensata Thunb. is 3rd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Iris ensata Thunb..

    Compound Preparations

    Iris ensata Thunb. is used in the preparation of Laooq Zequn-Nafs, Ma'jun Murraweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Nisyan, Ma'jun Ruh al-Mominin, Roghan Kalan, Sherbet Zufa, Tiryaq Faruq, Zimad Mohasa compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Root2.000g - 3.000g

    Herb's Description

    Iris ensata Thunb.. A perennial herb. Root stock stout, creeping. Stems tufted, upto 2 ft. high. Leaves linear. Flowers lilac or white; spath 3-4 inches long; capsule 6-ribbed, beaked50. The root is white, long, round and with nodes

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Pakistan, Temperate Asia, West Himalayas.
    Taste:
    Root: Slightly Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Iris ensata Thunb.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Iris ensata Thunb.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Iris ensata Thunb.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Its smell and long term use is described as harmful for individuals with warm temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Iris ensata Thunb.. (work in progress)