Yellow Flag or Iris Pseudacorus can be found in wet areas in all sorts of random places through New Zealand, even roadside ditches.

This plant is heraldic emblem of the Kings of France. The plant took on the name “Fleur de Luce” or “Flower of Louis” when Louis V11 of France took the emblem into battle with him against the Saracens.

The roots or rhizomes have traditionally been used for medicine. Although it is a mild laxative, it has also been used to treat mild diarrhea. The fresh rhizome has an acrid taste that is considerably reduced when dried.

It has been very useful for cleansing the glandular and lymphatic systems, especially when swollen glands are common.

Historically it has been used for lung complaints, coughs and hoarseness. It has been especially useful in cases of oedema, or swelling of parts of the body with fluid retention.

Best used under the advice of an herbalist as the fresh root can cause vomiting and diarrhea.

It’s not meant to be complicated to be well, nor is it meant to be expensive.

BACK TO BLOG


The information provided on this website is intended for educational purposes only. The information provided is not considered to be complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. The information contained in this website is not intended to be sufficient to provide diagnosis and/or treatment of medical conditions. It is recommended that treatment of serious health conditions be done with the help of a trained medical practitioner.

"I think your magnesium spray might be the only thing keeping me alive at the end of this pregnancy. If I forget to use it I am up and down to the toilet, severe cramps in my feet and calves and my hands going numb and tingly. I wake up tired and groggy and am foul with my kids. If I use it before bed I sleep like a log and never wake up and I feel more vibrant, my kids get more mum time before baby comes along. It’s such a simple thing but it’s actually changing this whole experience for me. I am going to require this in IV form for the afterpains please""

- Amy -

Your cart is empty.
Checkout