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Blue flag

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Iris versicolor

Description: Blue flag is a flowering plant native to North America. It is from iridaceae family. Its rhizome is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Constipation RatingRating

    Blue flag is a cathartic; promotes defecation; alleviates constipation. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Eczema RatingRating

    Blue flag is a depurative, blood cleanser and detoxifier; alleviates symptoms. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Environmental illness RatingRating

    Blue flag is an alterative, detoxifier, depurative and a blood cleanser; alleviates symptoms. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • General skin conditions RatingRating

    Blue flag is a liver and blood cleanser; it is helpful for chronic skin conditions. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Liver congestion RatingRating

    Blue flag clears liver congestion. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Liver toxicity RatingRating

    Blue flag is a liver cleanser; improves liver function. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Menstrual conditions RatingRating

    Blue flag alleviates symptoms. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Alterative RatingRating

    Blue flag is an alterative; it is a detoxifier. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Cathartic RatingRating

    Blue flag is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Cholagogue RatingRating

    Blue flag is a cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Depurative RatingRating

    Blue flag is a depurative and a blood cleanser. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Detoxifier RatingRating

    Blue flag is a detoxifier, removes toxins from the body. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRating

    Blue flag is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

  • Action - Emmenagogue RatingRating

    Blue flag is an emmenagogue; promotes menstrual flow. Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Topical Uses

  • General skin conditions RatingRating

    Blue flag is a liver and blood cleanser; it is helpful chronic skin conditions. Apply blue flag extract containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Impetigo RatingRating

    Blue flag alleviates symptoms. Apply blue flag extract containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take blue flag daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label. Blue flag in tea form is not effective. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Cautions & Side Effects

Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner. Blue flag overdoses may produce nausea and vomiting. Do not use it if you are pregnant, nursing or if you have overactive thyroid. It is unsafe for children.

Available Forms

Blue flag is available in capsule, tincture, tea bag, powder and bulk form.

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