Studies have revealed that around 30 iris species are used
for different purposes in traditional medicine. The fresh roots of Iris
pseudacorus species have vasoconstrictor, toothache-reducing, cathartic,
emetic, emmenagogue and odontalgic properties.
Its use as an ornamental plant in different societies since ancient
times. Rhizomes of the plant have been defined as the medicinal parts, and they
contain medicinally large amounts of secondary metabolites and plant extracts
are mostly taken orally and their topical use is common. From past to present,
different types of this plant have increased their popularity in the perfume
and cosmetic industry due to their sweet aromas. The phytochemical properties
of iris species have shown the presence of various bioactive compounds
belonging to different classes, including alkaloids, flavonoids and their
derivatives, quinones, terpenes, steroids and simple phenolics Bioactive
properties of iris extracts have shown that the phytocomponents in the plant
have antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antimitagenic and antimicrobial activities.
Some extracts obtained from the plant have significant
antifungal and antibacterial properties, especially against bacteria and fungi
that cause food poisoning. In addition, iris components are known to have
strong antioxidant properties. All these properties support the potential use
of iris-based extracts in food products to extend the shelf life of foodstuffs
and as flavoring agents. In conclusion, the antioxidant and radical scavenging
activities as well as anti-inflammatory properties of extracts of aerial parts
and rhizomes of Iris species confirm the traditional and modern medicinal use
of this plant.
Author(s)details:-
Fulya Oztas
Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey.
Aysun Turkmen
Department of Chemistry Giresun, Giresun University, Turkey.
Haydar Oztas
N. Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey.
Mustafa Turkmen
Department of Biology Giresun, Giresun University, Turkey.
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here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mria/v4/523
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