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BLUE FLAG

BLUE FLAG	(Iris versicolor)
Other Names	Flag Lily, Flower-De-Luce, Iris, Liver Lily, Poison Flag, Snake Lily, Wild Iris.
Description	Blue Flag is native to North America and Europe in the wetlands. It has a stout stem and long narrow leaves, with each stem having 2 to 3 large bluish or purplish flowers that bloom from March through April.
Classification
Taste	Bitter
Balance Yin/Yang
Humor
Uses/Applications	Use Blue Flag to treat chronic vomiting, heartburn, and migraines. Use to treat skin problems such as eczema, spots, blemishes, psoriasis, boils, abscess’s, and acne.
Combinations	Echinacea, Burdock, Yellow Dock.
Constituents	Oleoresin, Alkaloid, Tannin.
Action	Laxative, Diuretic, Anti-Inflammatory, Hepatic, Cholagogue.
Food Values
Part Used	Rhizome, Rootstock.
Collection	Collect in the fall.
Preparation	*Cold Extract*	Use 1 Tsp. dried, powdered root with 1 cup cold water. Let stand for 8 hours, then strain. Take 1 cup per day, a mouthful at a time. Take slightly warm.
	*Decoction*	Put 1 Tsp. dried herb in a cup of water. Bring to a boil. Simmer 10 - 15 minutes. Take three times per day.
	*Tincture*	2 - 4 ml three times per day.
Growing Directions	Divide the rhizomes in late spring. Plant in rich soil and full sunlight. Once planted do not disturb.
History
Additional Information	1. Blue Flag is an excellent liver detoxifier.
Cautions	1. Some reports state that this herb is potentially fatal. 2. The fresh root is poisonous. 3. Do not take if you are pregnant.
Magick Information
Gender:	Feminine
Planet:	Moon
Element:	Water
Deity:	Venus
Powers:	Financial Gain
Magickal Uses:	Carry the root for financial gain.

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