1 oz

OTHER NAME:  Iris versicolor, Queen Elizabeth root, Blue flag

DIETIES: None Known

GENDER: Feminine

ELEMENT: WATER

RULING Planet: Venus

WARNINGS: Contains an acrid, resinous substance that acts on the gastro- intestinal tract, the liver, and the pancreas. It may also cause dermatitis in some people.

MAGICAL USE: Luck, success, cursing, attract a wealthy man, controller of mind & body, and money draw. Used mainly to perform "The Curse of Jezebel" jinx upon your enemy. Also used to attract business and money. It was also traditionally used by prostitutes to attract and control paying customers. Modern women could use it to attract a wealthy man.

For success spells, combine with:
Herbs:	Clover, honeysuckle, peony, rowan, strawberry
Stones:	Amazonite, chrysoprase, malachite
Oils:	Ginger oil, oak moss oil, sunflower oil, verbena oil, vertivert oil

MEDICINAL USE: Used for chronic vomiting, heartburn, chronic gastritis and enteritis, liver and gallbladder ailments, and catarrhal sinus problems. It is highly recommended for migraine, especially when caused by stomach disorders. The Indians also used blue flag for dropsy. The bruised fresh leaves are also sometimes used externally for burns and sores.