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Iris × germanica
| Scientific Name | Iris × germanica |
| Safety Rating | Conditionally Safe |
| Evidence Level | limited |
**Orris** is the pale‑brown rhizome of Iris plants such as *Iris florentina* and *Iris germanica*. It is traditionally used in perfume as a fixative and as a powder for weeping or relaxation, and in folk medicine it serves as a topical analgesic for rheumatic pain, abdominal discomfort, constipation, and liver ailments. Because the root contains calcium oxalate crystals and iridin, it should not be ingested raw, and people with kidney issues or plant‑alkaloid sensitivities should use it cautiously.
Source: Trease & Evans Pharmacognosy 16th ed, WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants (Vols 1-3)
17 products from NIH DSLD database (verified label data)
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Orris | - |
| Orris | $9.40 |
| Orris | - |
| Orris | $9.40 |
| Orris Alcohol Free | $17.05 |
| Orris Alcohol Free | - |
| Orris Alcohol Free | $17.05 |
| Orris (Iris) Root | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root 450 mg | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate Flavor | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root Mint Flavor | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root Powder | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root Powder | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root Strawberry Flavor | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root Vanilla Flavor | $16.91 |
| Orris Non-Alcohol | - |
| Orris Non-Alcohol | $17.05 |
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| Product | Ingredient | Amount | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orris | certified organic Orris dried root liquid extract | 970 mg | - |
| Orris | certified organic Orris extract | 970 mg | - |
| Orris | Orris | 983 mg | - |
| Orris | Orris Root Extract, Dry | 983 mg | - |
| Orris Alcohol Free | certified organic Orris dried root liquid extract | 970 mg | - |
| Orris Alcohol Free | Orris Root Extract, Dry | 1156 mg | - |
| Orris Alcohol Free | Orris Root Extract, Dry | 1156 mg | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root | Orris Root Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root 450 mg | Orris | 450 mg | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root Chocolate Flavor | Orris Root Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root Mint Flavor | Orris Root Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root Powder | Orris, Powder | 1000 mg | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root Powder | Orris, Powder | 1000 mg | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root Strawberry Flavor | Orris Root Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | - |
| Orris (Iris) Root Vanilla Flavor | Orris Root Glycerite Liquid Extract | 0.13 mL | - |
| Orris Non-Alcohol | certified organic Orris extract | 0 NP | - |
| Orris Non-Alcohol | Orris | 1156 mg | - |
| Herb | Scientific Name | Why related |
|---|---|---|
 Nettle Root / Leaf |
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