Orris - Orris is most famously used in love, lust, and attraction work, especially when ground to a powder. Whether wanting to find love, keep it, or grow it Orris is a perfect match. The root can also be used to protect against evil/negative energy or spirits and can be added to a bath, dressing, or hand for that reason.
Scientific Name - Iris germanica
Other Names - Queen Elizabeth Root, Raiz de lirio
Origin - Said to be native to Tuscany in Italy
Magical Power - Love, Protection, Psychic Work
Used in Making - Bath, Conditioning Oil, Dressing, Floorwash, Hand, Incense, Tea
Planet - Venus
Element - Water
Energy Archetype - Feminine
Parts Used - Root, Essential Oil
Medicinal Uses - Not used much for medicinal use other than as a diuretic. Mainly used for aromatherapy and cooking.
The owners of Wildheart Botanica are not licensed physicians. Please see your personal practitioner before using any product.
CAUTION - It is possibly unsafe to use fresh orris plant juice as it may cause severe irritation of the mouth, as well as stomach pain, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea.