Iris Versicolor 30, 200, Q – Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

Iris Versicolor is a well-known homeopathic drug which is also known as Blue Flag or Poison Flag. It is found in North America and Eastern Canada.

This plant grows in medium to wet soil in full sun and a partly shaded area. It is one of the best remedies to increase the flow of bile.

Iris Versicolor’s mother tincture is collected by its roots, especially in the spring or autumn season. Iris’s symptoms gradually appear on the right side of the body.

It works very well in curing eczema, psoriasis, etc. It is the best remedy for sick headaches and cholera.

The patient complains of constant sneezing from the nose.

The main peculiar symptom of Iris Versicolor is that the whole digestive tract may burn from the esophagus to the anus.

Iris Versicolor Constitution/Personality

Iris Versicolor is most importantly a remedy for gastrointestinal problems and migraines.

The Iris patients are generally scrawny and scrofulous children.

Iris lady is short in stature with black hair, and blue eyes liked strong tea and coffee and suffer from constipation.

Iris men have good health along with sudden and uncountable attacks of diarrhea.

Guiding Symptoms of Iris Versicolor

Iris is also known as the Blue flag or Indian poison Flag which is found in areas of North America and Eastern Canada.

Iris Versicolor is the best remedy for increasing the flow of bile.

Iris is a wonderful remedy for all kinds of headaches and especially migraine along with nausea.

It also works very well in case of profuse flow of saliva, especially in children.

Iris is a wonderful remedy for herpetic eruptions, especially on the right side of the body.

Skin is unhealthy and has fine eruptions which turn black after scratching. The patient has excessive itching at night.

Iris Versicolor acts powerfully on the gastrointestinal mucus membrane and also in salivary and pancreatic glands.

Iris patients have pain like an electric shock from the right temple to the left side of the occiput.

The patient complains of intense pain in the umbilical region and colicky pain at the navel.

The patient has a paroxysms headache throughout the day.

Iris Versicolor patient has hot skin and head and face are cold.

The patient complains of excessive sweat on the whole body, especially in the groin region.

Iris works best in case of typhoid fever along with muttering delirium.

The patient feels relief by bending forward in colicky pain in the abdomen.

Iris Versicolor’s skin is very irritating, excoriate, ng and gets easily inflamed.

Iris Versicolor Uses

This article will cover from head to toe all the complaints body. And wherever the symptoms are matched, this medicine can be used-

Mind symptoms

Iris Versicolor patient is very low-spirited and has vexed despondent.

They suffer from great depression with a headache. They also have sick headaches along with nausea.

Iris Versicolor patient cannot fix their mi d in studies.

Head symptoms

Iris Versicolor patients have a frontal headache along with nausea and vomiting.

The patient complains of pain, especially on the right side of the temples.

They have pustular eruptions on the scalp with intense itching.

It is the best remedy for fullness and heaviness on the head.

The head and face are cold.

Something the patient suffers from is a dull frontal headache with nausea and dullness in the eyes and pain in the orbital region.

Iris Versicolor patient has recurrent sick headaches with constipation.

Eyes symptoms

Iris patient has inflammation in the eyes with burning lachrymation.

Iris Versicolor is a wonderful remedy for the redness of the conjunctiva.

Iris Versicolor’s eyes are sunken with violent pain, especially in the supraorbital region, but only one eye at a time.

Ears symptoms

Iris Versicolor patient has roaring, buzzing, and ringing sound from the ears along with deafness.

It is the best remedy for hearing.

Iris is the most suitable remedy in the case of Meniere’s disease.

Nose symptoms

Iris Versicolor patient complains of Sharpe, raw and excoriating feeling from both the nares.

There is free discharge from mucus and constant sneezing.

Iris Versicolor patient has a discharge of thin mucus, sneezing, and sniffling from the nose.

Mouth symptoms

The patient of iris Versicolor has a dry mouth in the morning and at bedtime.

There is an acrid, Swedish taste then burning in the mouth.

The patient complains of the tongue and gums seem to be covered with a greasy substance.

There is a profuse flow of saliva while talking.

The lips are cracked and dry, and the mouth feels like a burning fire.

Iris Versicolor patient complains of a toothache, especially in the warm room.

Face symptoms

Iris Versicolor patient wakes up with neuralgia, especially on the right side of the face.

There is a pain in the superior maxillary after breakfast in the morning.

The patient complains of pustular eruptions on the face, around the nose, lips, and cheeks.

Throat symptoms

Iris Versicolor is the remedy for sore throat, constriction of the pharynx, and difficulty in deglutition.

There is a burning sensation in the throat and the throat feels dry along with bright red color.

The patient complains of spasms of the pharynx while swallowing food or drink.

It is the best remedy for burning in the esophagus with nausea.

Chest symptoms

Iris Versicolor is the best remedy for the rattling sound of the mucus along with hawking cough.

The patient complains of cramps on the left side of the ribs along with darting and knife-like pain.

There is soreness from the nipple to the nipple which is tender and painful with difficulty in breathing especially in the morning.

The patient complains of a dry cough with a distressing feeling at night. The patient wakes up suddenly.

Stomach symptoms

The patient complains of burning in the epigastric region.

The patient feels nausea and wants to lie down at about 6 in the morning.

Iris Versicolor patient has increased appetite but lost at the dinner time. There is a frequent empty feeling along with soreness and pain in the stomach.

There is a feeling of uneasiness in the pit of the lower abdomen along with vomiting of food.

Abdomen and Rectum symptoms

Iris Versicolor is the best remedy for pain in the liver region due to motion.

There is cutting pain in the lower part of the abdomen.

It is a wonderful remedy for the discharge of flatus.

Diarrhea with colic and rubbing sound.

The patient complains of intermittent pain in the uterine region at 5 PM.

There is pain above the Crest of the ilia, especially in the afternoon with urging to stool.

The patient complains of burning anus after stool.

Iris Versicolor patient has a sore anus in the morning, with stitching pain and distress in the anus as if prolapse.

Iris Versicolor stool is frequently watery with burning in the anus along with smarting pain in the umbilical region.

The stool is yellow, painless, rumbling, and sometimes large, hard, lumpy greenish blackish stool twice in one day.

Iris Versicolor works very well in case of constipation.

The patient complains of diarrhea after breakfast with pain in the epigastric region.

There is neuralgic and gripping pain at 6 am with soreness in the abdomen.

Urinary symptoms

Iris Versicolor patient has cutting pain in the urethra at the time of micturition.

The urine is thick in the morning, dark color passes without force, and no pain.

Urine is high colored, with a thick strong odor, from an excess of uric acid and without pain.

The patient complains of scanty urine with burning in the urethra after micturition.

Female symptoms

Iris has regular menses but is excessive.

The patient has neuralgia and rheumatism in the uterus.

Leucorrhoea in the morning is sour, especially in pregnant ladies.

There is inflammation and soreness of the uterus. It is very sensitive to touch and there is pain in the umbilical region.

Iris Versicolor is a wonderful remedy for pale yellowish bilious diarrhea even at the time of miscarriage.

Male symptoms

It is the best remedy for coldness and itching in the genitals.

The patient complains of inflammation of the glans which is much swollen and red.

There is emission at night with enormous dreams.

Heart symptoms

There is violent palpitation in the heart region along with nausea and anxiety

It is also given in case of action which is increased in force and frequency.

It is best suited in case of a rapid and feeble pulse.

Iris works best in the case of hydrothorax.

Hand and Leg symptoms

There is twitching, jerking, and tearing pain in the right hip, knee, and shoulder.

The patient feels neuralgic pain throughout the day around the upper arm, thigh and forearm.

The patient complains of rheumatic pain in the right arm and right kidney.

Iris is a wonderful remedy for extensive and tearing pain in all joints that shifts rapidly and aggravates at bedtime.

There is a heaviness of hands and elbows as after wine with pain between the shoulders.

The patient complains of pain in the metacarpal joints of the hand and right arm.

It is the best remedy for shifting the type of pain in the fingers which radiates to the thumb.

It is a wonderful remedy for sciatic pain as if the hip is wrenched on the left side.

It is also given in case of pain in the first joint of the right great toe while walking.

Back symptoms

Iris Versicolor is the best remedy for pain behind the left scapula.

It is a wonderful remedy for stiffness of trapezius muscles, especially at the forenoon.

There is great tearing pain in the lumbar region along with pain in the left side of the kidney.

It works well in the lower part of the body.

Skin symptoms

Iris Versicolor is a wonderful remedy for pimples like a mosquito bite, especially on the left middle finger and it turns into inflammation the next day.

It works well on the boils of the face, hand, and back.

The patient complains of itching on the face which aggravates from warm of exercise.

Fever Symptoms

Iris Versicolor patient feels chill at night.

The patient complains of heat and itching along with chills at various parts of the body.

Hands and legs are dry all day, then iris Versicolor works best.

It is given in case of flushing of the face every day.

Iris Versicolor is the best remedy for typhoid and bilious fever with sweat.

Sleep Symptoms

The patient has sightless sleep with dreams of fighting, of a dead person, and everything bad.

The patient suddenly wakes up because of a dry mouth and emission.

It is the best remedy for dreams of suffocation.

Iris Versicolor Modalities

Modalities are the factors that, increase or decrease the complaints in a patient.

They are categorized as aggravating factors and amelioration factors.

Aggravating factors make the condition of the illness worst, while the amelioration factor makes the condition of the disease better.

It can be time, any part of the day, season, position, or any applications, etc.

Aggravated By

The problems of Iris Versicolor are aggravated in the evening, at night, from rest.

Amelioration By

The problems of Iris Versicolor are better from continuous motion.

Relationship with Other Medicine

Iris Versicolor Complementary Medicines

In a homeopathic system of medicine, these complementary medicines are those medicines that are given to the patient as conventional medicine to cure the patient by its root and not only the disease.

Complementary medicine or conventional medicine is also known as alternate medicine which is prescribed by the doctor itself.

Iris Versicolor is complementary to Iris florentine, Iris germanica, Pancreatinum etc.

Iris Versicolor Similar Medicines

In the Homoeopathy system of medicine, these similar medicines play a most important role, as they have to save action but they are different in their origin.

So, The Remedies are similar to Iris Versicolor Antimonium Tartaricum, Antimonium Crudum, Ipeacae etc.

Iris Versicolor Compatible Medicines

In the Homoeopathy system of medicine, these compatible are those which can be used together to cure the patient permanently.

Iris Versicolor is compatible with Mercsol, Phytolacca.

Iris Versicolor Antidoted by 

Iris Versicolor can be antidoted by Nux Vomica.

Iris Versicolor Antidotes

It antidotes the effects of Nux Vomica, Phytolacca, etc.

Iris Versicolor Uses, Dosage & Potencies

In Homoeopathic, Dose and Potency play the most important and very effective role to cure the patient and the disease permanently from its roots. It not only cures the disease but also treats the patient very well.

Iris Versicolor 30 Uses

In Homoeopathy, Iris 30 is the lower potency which is prescribed to the patient only when a few symptoms match the disease.

 It is useful in treating all kinds of gastric disorders, headaches, etc.

This low potency requires frequent repetition, 5 times a day, till the recovery is seen.

Iris Versicolor 200 Uses

In the Homoeopathic system, a 200 potency is considered a high potency; so in the case of Iris, it is prescribed only when the group of mental and physical symptoms of any medicine matches with the ill patient. It is very useful in cases of gastrointestinal and typhoid fever.

So, higher Potency is advisable not to be repeated frequently, especially in the case of children. It can be prescribed once in 18 days or as per the physician’s advice.

Iris Versicolor 1M Uses

In the Homoeopathic system of medicine, a 1M is also a very high potency.

In this, the potency can only be given when both the mental and physical symptoms of the patient match with the disease after a proper case analysis.

It is useful in cases of typhoid and eczema.

The physician should not repeat 1 M potency. It is given once a month or as per the guidance of the doctor.

Iris Versicolor Q (Mother Tincture) Uses

The mother tincture of Iris Versicolor is prepared by the roots of the blue Flag and is highly potentized first and then used by the physician to cure the patient and remove the root of the disease permanently from the human body.

Its mother tincture is prepared by the roots of the plant, especially in the North American areas. It is a highly recommended remedy for constipation, headache, etc.

Take 10-15drops of colchicum mother tincture in half a cup of water three times a day as per recommended by your doctor.

Iris Versicolor 3X/6X Uses

In a homeopathic system of medicine, this potency works as a lower potency to treat the conditions like gastrointestinal problems, sick headaches, migraines, etc.

Take 5 drops of dilution directly on the tongue twice a day for 2 months or as prescribed by the doctor.

Clinical Indication of Iris Versicolor

• Abdominal discomfort
• Cataracts
• Colic
• Constipation
• Cough
• Coryza
• Diarrhea
• Dyspepsia
• Dropsy
• Dysentery
• Diabetes
• Eye Affections
• Eczema
• Fever
• Flatulence
• Gastric disorders
• Gout
• Herpes Zoster
• Intermittent Fever
• Liver-affections
• Mouth-sore
• Metrorrhagia
• Migraine
• Nausea
• Neuralgic headache
• Perspiration
• Pain
• Psoriasis
• Rectum Prolapse
• Rheumatism
• Sick headaches
• Sciatica pain
• Twitching
• Trembling
• Taste-disordered
• Throat sore
• Typhilitis
• Typhoid Fever
• Worm Irritation
• Whooping Cough
• Uterus disorders
• Vomiting

Iris Versicolor Side Effects

Nowadays in day-to-day life, Homoeopathic medicines are very important and are used by several patients because of no side effects.

This system of medicine is being potentized thoroughly to increase the power of medicine by the process of drug dynamization and cure the patient by removing the cause of that particular disease.

Then too, if any side effects of Iris Versicolor are seen, it can be antidoted by Nux Vomica.