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Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Blue Flag

  • Botanical Name

    Iris versicolor

  • Part Used

    Root

  • Alcohol

    45%

  • Dose

    20 to 40mL weekly

Blue flag is one of the main alteratives, which are also called blood cleansers or depuratives. It can bring about a gradual change in chronic disease states, especially skin, joint and connective tissue disorders, by improving the processes of detoxification and elimination. 

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Blue Flag and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    In Ayurvedic literature blue flag is considered to possess antiobesity properties.

  • Actions

    Alterative, laxative (mild), lymphatic, anti-inflammatory, cholagogue, diuretic 

  • Indications

    •    Skin complaints such as eczema and psoriasis
    •    Sluggish liver, poor gallbladder function
    •    Relief of indigestion, nausea, headache or constipation, particularly when related to sluggish liver
    •    Relief of enlarged lymph nodes, thyroid and goitres

  • Energetics

    Cold, dry

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Professional supervision is suggested during pregnancy and lactation

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Monitor sensitive individuals and when prescribing at, or exceeding, the high end of the recommended therapeutic dosage (adverse reactions including gastrointestinal upset have been recorded). Caution may be warranted in patients with gallstones, due to the potential for impacted gallstones and obstructed bile ducts.

  • Drug Interactions

    Avoid combining with digoxin (cardiac glycoside), diuretics and warfarin (anticoagulant).

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.

  • Substitutes

    Yellow Dock, Sarsaparilla