Colorado Wild Plants and Fungi
by DaySounds © 2013-17




Rocky Mountains/Wild Iris (Iris missouriensis)

It is diuretic and emetic (increases urination and induces vomiting),
mostly used externally as an analgesic (to decrease pain) and anti-
inflammatory. Some people use it in swollen, painful tooth cavities;
however, the juices that come out of it are often unwillingly swallowed,
causing the effects first mentioned. It is mildly toxic.
                                     

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