Iris leaf

Iris leaf

(compendium)

[source] the leaves of iris lactea, a plant of Caryophyllaceae, are described in "iris lactea".

[nature and taste] "sour and salty taste. "

[function indications] it is used to treat throat obstruction, carbuncle and gonorrhea.

① Ben Jing: "to get rid of white insects. "

② Bielu: "treating laryngopharyngitis. "

③ "Ben Cao Hui Yan": "it is used to treat the symptoms of obstructed defecation and turbid urine. "

[usage and dosage] oral administration: decoct soup, 1-3 yuan; or mash juice.

[taboo] bielu: "taking too much makes you loose. "

[selected formula] for throat obstruction, pharyngeal obstruction and dyspnea: three liang of iris root and leaf. Cut, with water a large liter and a half, boil a large cup, to slag, eat carefully. (Jin Xiao Fang)