Oris Root Powder Iris Germanica - Bulk - 250G

Add a Renaissance favourite to your skincare, perfumery, food creations, and DIY apothecary. Native to the Mediterranean, Orris Root comes from the rhizomes of Iris germanica, which are traditionally harvested, peeled, and aged to develop their violet-like scent. In Europe, Orris Root became a prized ingredient during the Renaissance, celebrated for its fixative and flavouring qualities.

It was used in herbal tooth powders, breath fresheners, and soothing tonics for digestion and coughs. Historically, it was also appreciated as a gentle expectorant and diuretic, often included in cleansing blends that supported liver, bowel, and lymphatic detoxification. Why we love it: Modern understanding has only deepened our admiration for Orris Root.

Its rich in irones (which give it that delicate violet fragrance), natural starch for a silky texture, and tannins and resins that lend mild astringency and excellent scent-fixing ability - allowing it to hold and slowly release fragrance over time. These qualities make it a classy base for perfumery powders, sachets, and tinctures, where it adds a soft, enduring floral note.

In culinary and household use, it appears in fine spirits, confectionery, potpourris, and drawer sachets, offering a gentle, inviting scent that lingers. In beauty care, Orris Root imparts a light fragrance and smooth glide to face powders, dry shampoos, and bath blends - a timeless botanical that connects beauty, aroma, and history.

Sizes: 250g, 500g, 1kg. USES & BENEFITS May be used for coughs, catarrh, and diarrhea. For treating gallbladder and spleen disorders. Can be used externally for skin problems such as acne and eczema Can be used as a natural toothpaste You can use as a fresh scent for linen. It acts as a fixative in perfumery and stabilizes the fragrance of potpourris.

Makes an excellent dry shampoo and talcum powder ORRIS ROOT TEA Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of powder. Infuse for 10-15 minutes. Strain. Drink three times per day WARNINGS Do not use when pregnant or breastfeeding Large doses can cause nausea, vomiting and facial neuralgias