Acorus Calamus

Acorus calmus has been used for medicinal purpose since biblical time. The plant has aromatic rhizome that are widely used for incense. This herb helps ward off exhaustion and fatigue and can help prevent a hangover. Family Name:Araceae Common Name:Calamus, Sweet flag, Sweet Root, Bach Part Used:Dried Rhizome Medicinal Properties: • Nauseant • Nauseant • Nauseant • Stimulants • Emetic • Expectorant • Carminative • Antispasmodic Applications:For treatment of variety of diseases such as epilepsy, mental ailments, chronic diarrhoea and dysentery. Used in incense sticks and dhup. As insecticide for lice, bedbugs, worms etc. Acorus calmus may also be used in cases of digestive disorders, bronchitis, sinusitis, skin eruptions, rheumatic pains and neuralgia.