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Iris versicolor 


Also known as Liver Lily, Poison Flag, and Water Flag


​$4.00 per Ounce


History:There are many different species of wild Iris around the globe. One of those species is the Blue Flag, which is native to Eastern North America. Blue Flag received its name from early settlers who thought it resembled the Yellow Flag plant in Europe.Blue Flag Root was an important and strong medicine among Native American tribes and was used by the Cree, Montagnais, Chippewa, Seneca, Meskwaki, Ojibwe, Potawatomi, Mohawk, and Tete de Boule. Externally, it was used in swellings, bruises, burns, sores, inflammation, and blood poisoning resulting from contusions. Internally, it was used to treat colds, sore throats, lung troubles and as a drastic purgative/cathartic.


Uses: laxative, relieve fluid retention and bloating, inflammation, skin conditions and to prevent vomiting.


Active Ingredients: Significant phytochemicals include iridin, phytosterols, resin, salicylic acid, and tannin.


Actions: Alterative, anti-mercurial, anti-venereal, cathartic, diuretic, sialagogue, hydragogue, stimulant, astringent, cholagogue, resolvent, antidote to worms, stimulates glands to healthy and excited action


Complementary Herbs: Echinacea, Burdock, Yellow Dock



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Bear Berry Essentials LLC is a family business created to fulfill the dream doing something you love to do. Here at Bear Berry we want to provide you with the opportunity to find the healing power that comes from nature.  We only carry organic or wild crafted (super organic as we like to call it) products.  Join us today in ‘determining our future health’. 

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    • Tincture Blends
    • Single Herb Tinctures
  • Essential Oils
    • Essential Oil Blends
    • 100% Pure Organic Essential Oils
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    • Medicinal Tea
    • Green, Black and White Tea
  • Symptoms and Conditions
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