Request a quote

Please use the form below to submit your enquiry list long with the desired quantity and delivery details and we will provide you with a bespoke quote.

Enquiry Basket

Your enquiry basket is empty. View products
Loading...
Close

    Do you need less than 25 kilos?

    Our best-selling dried botanicals are loved by our customers. For purchasing / inquiring about products less than 25 kilos, please visit Mimea

    Visit Mimea

    Blue Flag Root Cut

    Iris versicolor

    Form: Cut

    Product description

    Blue flag’s name refers to the tall, upright stems topped with colourful blue petals on this perennial plant. But as pretty as the petals may be it’s the root that has shown promise for treating a range of conditions including swelling, fluid retention, inflammation and liver problems.

    Blue Flag and homeopathy

    Homoeopaths will often prescribe blue flag for patients who are suffering from shingles. It’s also a popular choice for symptoms of migraines that include digestive issues and blurred or lost vision. When used in tea form, it has laxative and diuretic properties.

    A modern herbal

    Much of blue flag’s medicinal properties come from oleoresin. This contains many phenolic glycosides – which herbalists believe can stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, increasing bile, saliva and sweat. In particular, it’s a good source of the glycoside iridin, which is thought to be useful for treating liver disorders and improving liver function.

    Iridin also has an excellent reputation for cleansing the blood and clearing congestion. For this reason, blue flag can treat conditions of the skin such as spots, psoriasis and blemishes and be used for counteracting too much alcohol, coffee or fatty foods.

    A name you can trust

    With over 600 lines of raw botanical and related ingredients, Joseph Flach & Sons is a leading provider of wholesale product. We’ve built up our reputation over more than 100 years and in that time have formed strong working relationships and an expert customer service team who is available to handle any queries or advice you may need.

    We Offer Blue Flag in the following forms:

    • Blue Flag Root Cut - Botanical name: Iris versicolor

    • Blue Flag Root Powder - Botanical name: Iris versicolor

    Please note that many botanicals come in different forms and grades which may determine or improve their suitability for specific applications. At Joseph Flach & Sons, we carry a broad range of products in various forms and grades. Please do check with our experts if you require a specific grade or form and they will be delighted to help you.

    Important: Joseph Flach & Sons are not herbalists and are unable to offer advice on and are unable to attest to the efficacy or suitability of a material for use in a herbal remedy or as a product ingredient.

    Read more

    Need more information about this product?

    Request product specifications