Japanese Iris
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Other Names : Iris ensata, Iris kaempferi, Japanese Water Iris, Japanese flag, Irsa
Iris ensata is an herbaceous perennial plant growing to 80cm in height at a medium rate, forming a dense clump of erect foliage, with rich violet-purple flowers 10-12cm in width in mid summer, the broad, rounded falls each with a small white or yellow midrib. It is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to July.
Special Precautions of Japanese Iris
- Many plants in this genus are thought to be poisonous if ingested, so caution is advised.
- The roots are especially likely to be toxic.
- Plants can cause skin irritations and allergies in some people.
Health benefits and Uses of Japanese Iris
- Alterative; Anthelmintic; Antidote; Appetizer; Depurative; Diuretic; Hepatic; Vermifuge.
- The root is alterative, anthelmintic, antidote, appetizer, depurative, diuretic, hepatic and vermifuge. * It is used with other herbs in the treatment of venereal affections, liver complaints and dropsy.
- A fibre is obtained from the leaves, a substitute for hemp. It is used for rope and coarse cloth. Also used in thatching and basket making. The root is long and fibrous, it is used for making brooms, brushes etc.
