Orris Root Powder (Organic)

Bulk Herbs: Orris Root, Powder (Organic)
Iris X Germanica

Format: Powder
Size: 1 oz package

Known as: Iris germanica, Iris pallida. (Iris florentina is a variety of Iris germanica.) Purple Flag, Bearded Iris, Fleur-de-lis, Queen Elizabeth, Root and Garden Iris.

Origin: Albania

The iris is a group of plants known for their beautiful blooms and their adaptability to an astonishing variety of growing conditions, from the temperate reaches of Oregon to the marshes of Louisiana and even the desert American Southwest. In ancient times, the iris was a symbol of power and majesty used as the original scepter. The orris is a group of two species of European iris, cultivated in the region near Florence and sold as "ghiaggiuolo." The rhizomes, resembling ginger, are dug up in August, stripped of their rootlets and bark, and then dried until they have a chalky appearance. Dried orris root smells like violets. It is used primarily as a base for natural toothpastes and as a fixative in perfumes to enhance other aromas.

Powdered orris root lends a pleasant scent to freshly laundered linens and to potpourri; it can also be used as a snuff to relieve headaches and as a stabilizer in cosmetics. Orris root is extremely "puckery" if chewed fresh. It must be dried to be palatable. Drying also concentrates its aromatic essential oils. The flavonoids in orris root are known to possess anti-inflammatory activity, which explains the herb's traditional use as a remedy for sore throats and colds. Orris root is mildly diuretic; it was traditionally used to treat "dropsy" or congestive heart failure. Orris root that is stored in powdered form is more useful as a diuretic, while orris root that is stored in a chopped form is more useful as an anti-inflammatory.

Note: If it will be used internally, it is recommended that it be used under the care of someone experienced with this herb.

In Magick, Orris Root is ruled by Venus and water. It has a long history in sports for finding and keeping love. It can be used as a binding herb to bind a loved one to you, or, when used in sachets and incense, to attract new love. Orris root powder is sometimes known as "love drawing powder". In ,Japan it has been used protectivection herb for many centuries. Create a sachet and hang it from windows and doors to protect the home.

Keywords: Love, Protec,tion and divination.

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