Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Orris Root Scientific and medicinal info Orris root is actually the root (or rhizome, to be more precise) from the Florentine iris. The root is lightly scented, a little like violet. Ancient Romans used orris root as the base for many perfumes and decorative scents. The flowers of the iris are usually white or pale mauve. There isn't really any medicinal usage for orris root. Ideal growing conditions for the Florentine iris would be dry soil and plenty of sun. Other names: Latin: Iris germanica var. florentina Common Names: Florentine iris, Queen Elizabeth root Using orris root in rituals: Orris root is typically used for one thing and one thing only: love magick. A simple orris root charm would be to just carry a piece of root with you to attract new love. Orris root powder is often sprinkled onto the bed sheets for the same purpose. A large piece of the root strung onto a cord can be used as a pendulum, for divination into love-related matters. As the name suggests, it's the root of the iris plant that is used in magick. Other properties: Planet: Venus, the Moon Element: Water Associated Deities: The root is associated with Aphrodite, but the Iris flower was sacred to Juno "A clean house is a sign of a misspent life" -- Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.5/178 - Release 11/22/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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