Orris
Iris root (rhizoma iridis) is the root of German iris and pallida iris.
The most valuable component of iris root is iris oil (0.1-0.2%), a yellow-white substance containing myristic acid. Iris oil is sometimes sold as iris butter.
Fabienne Pavia in her book L'univers des Parfums (1995, Solar) states that when making iris perfumes, the scent of the iris root differs from that of the flower. After preparation, the smell resembles the smell of violets.
In Japan, the roots and leaves of the plant were hung in the gutter of a house to protect the house and the occupants from attacks by evil spirits.
Other magical uses include using it as a "love potion", with bagged root powder sprinkled around the house, or sprinkling it on the sheets in the bedroom.
USE:
✅Once important in Western herbal medicine, today it is mainly used as a fixative and base note in perfumery.
✅Orris is also part of many gin brands.