Blue marsh iris

Blueflag iris is a plant whose root stem is used to make medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, blue flag iris is used as a laxative and to reduce water retention. It is also used to treat inflammatory swellings and skin diseases, as well as to prevent vomiting. Some people use blue swamp iris for liver problems and to increase bile acid production.

How does blue marsh iris work?

There is not enough information about how blue swamp iris works.

How effective is blue marsh iris?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of blue swamp iris for constipation, water retention, liver problems, skin rashes and vomiting, as well as for increasing bile acid production. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of blue swamp iris in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Blue marsh iris is not safe or harmless. It can cause nausea and vomiting and the fresh root can irritate the mouth, throat, digestive tract and skin. In addition, blue swamp ir is can cause headaches and swollen, watery eyes.

Precautions and warnings

Blue marsh iris is not safe for anyone, but it is particularly unsafe for the following groups of people:

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: blue swamp iris is not safe and harmless and should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Stomach and intestinal problems such as infections, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease: Blue marsh iris can irritate the stomach and intestines and should therefore not be used by people suffering from any of these conditions.

Interactions

Care should be taken when combining blue marsh ir is with the following medications:

Diuretics

Blue marsh iris is a laxative. Some laxatives can lower potassium levels in the body. Diuretics can also lower potassium levels. Taking blue marsh iris in combination with diuretics could lower potassium levels in the body too much.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of blue marsh iris depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for blue iris. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

References

1. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
2. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.