Native to North America, Iris Versicolor is a plant in the Iridaceae family.

Known for its ornamental flowers, it is also used as a homeopathic remedy.

It is the rhizome of this plant that is macerated in alcohol.

The aim of this process is to obtain the mother tincture, which is then diluted several times.

Between each dilution, the solution obtained is shaken vigorously to maintain and reinforce its medicinal properties.

At the end of these procedures, it acquires all the characteristics of the homeopathic medicine called Iris versicolor.

Gastroenterology

The clinical indications of Iris versicolor are mainly related to various digestive pathologies.

These include painful inflammation of the oesophagus, gastric acidity and intense burning in the epigastrium.

This remedy not only relieves these painful sensations, but also reduces the level of acid in the stomach.

It also stops acid reflux and many other eating and digestive disorders.

It is therefore correctly prescribed for gastro-oesophageal reflux, oesophageal spasms, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting of mucus or sometimes acidic liquid.

The diarrhoea for which Iris versicolor is used is characterised by cramps and pain in the anal region after defecation.

Its therapeutic properties also allow it to be used to treat gastralgia, dyspepsia and flatulent colic.

Pain management

Painful sensations can be localised in the digestive tract or in other organs.

Whether the pain is intense, intermittent or throbbing, the healing properties of Iris versicolor are of considerable therapeutic help in relieving patients suffering from migraine.

It relieves localised pain in the head, as well as ophthalmic or neuralgic migraines.

It is therefore prescribed for neuralgia, especially in the face.

In rheumatology, this homeopathic remedy is recommended for the treatment of shoulder pain that is aggravated by movement and pain that is limited to the joints.

In laryngology, this remedy is used to treat sore throats or painful tonsillitis.