Blood Iris
Iris sanguinea
Iris sanguinea, a plant native to regions in Asia, particularly Korea, has not been traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Scientific studies have shown that seed extracts from Iris sanguinea exhibit strong growth inhibitory activity against lettuce through an alkylbenzoquinone mechanism, inducing metabolic modulation and oxidative stress. While the complete chloroplast genome of Iris lactea var. chinensis was sequenced, revealing close clustering with Iris sanguinea in phylogenetic analysis, these findings do not provide direct evidence for its traditional use or therapeutic applications. The plant is conspecific with I. sibirica based on morphological and molecular analyses. No major safety issues have been recorded, nor are there any known drug interactions associated with this species.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- Iris sanguinea seed extracts showed strong growth inhibitory activity against lettuce through an alkylbenzoquinone, inducing metabolic modulation and oxidative stress.
- The complete chloroplast genome of Iris lactea var. chinensis was sequenced and found to cluster closely with Iris sanguinea in phylogenetic analysis.
- The study identified sub-genomic regions from 14 Korean-native Iris species that accurately reflect their taxonomic relationships, providing markers for species identification.
- The study found that Iris sanguinea is conspecific with I. sibirica based on morphological and molecular analyses.
Frequently asked questions
What is Blood Iris?
Blood Iris (Iris sanguinea) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Blood Iris?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Blood Iris; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Iris sanguinea seed extracts showed strong growth inhibitory activity against lettuce through an alkylbenzoquinone, inducing metabolic modulation and oxidative stress.
How strong is the evidence for Blood Iris?
The strongest finding for Blood Iris carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Blood Iris safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Blood Iris in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Blood Iris interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Blood Iris in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Blood Iris a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Iris sanguinea is conspecific with I. sibirica (Iridaceae) according to morphology and plastid DNA sequence data. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Identification of plastid genomic regions inferring species identity from de novo plastid genome assembly of 14 Korean-native Iris species (Iridaceae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of the chloroplast genome of Iris lactea var. chinensis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Metabolomic Responses of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) to Allelopathic Benzoquinones from Iris sanguinea Seeds. literature abstract metadata