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Physician's Materia Medica on Orris

ORRIS
   The rhizome of IRIs FLORENTINA, Lin., L GERMANICA, Lin. and L PALLID.-'1, Lam. Sialagogue. digestive stimulant; used as an agree able antiseptic in dentifrices and mouth washes, and for its violet like perfume.1


References

1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.