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Acorus Calamus is a perennial herb 1-4ft tall, consisting of tufts of basal leaves that emerge directly from a spreading rootstock. These basal leaves are erect and sword-shaped, resembling Iris leaves. They are flattened, smooth along the margins, and have parallel veins. The blooming period occurs from late spring to early summer and lasts about a month. Both the crushed foliage and rootstocks have a pleasant aromatic fragrance. The root system consists of shallow branching rhizomes that are stout and knobby. Tufts of basal leave occur at intervals along these rhizomes, while coarse fibrous roots develop below. This plant multiplies by its rhizomes. The rhizome of Sweet Flag is very pungent and bitter in taste.

• TYPE :       Herbal Medicine

• COMMON NAME(s): Ghorbach, Vacha, Sweet Flag, Calamus, 

• PLANT FAMILY:       Acoraceae

Chemical Constituents of Acorus Calamus

Volatile Oil (principal constituents of the Volatile oil are Asamyl alcohol, Eugenol, and Asarone), also contains a bitter principle Acorin (Glucoside), Starch and Tannin.

Key benefits of Acorus Calamus

Acorus Calamus is used for the treatment of various ailments like nervous disorders, appetite loss, bronchitis, chest pain, colic, cramps, diarrhoea, digestive disorders, flatulence, gas, indigestion, rheumatism, sedative, cough, fever, bronchitis, inflammation, depression, tumours, haemorrhoids, skin diseases, numbness, general debility, and vascular disorders. Various therapeutic potentials of this plant have been attributed to its rhizome.

Useful Parts of Acorus Calamus

The parts used for its medicinal properties are its leaves and rhizome (rootstock).

Application of Acorus Calamus

Acorus Calamus plant is being practised traditionally in the Indian Ayurvedic tradition, as well as in the Chinese system of medicine for analgesic, antipyretic, tonic, anti-obesity, and healing purposes; it is highly effective for skin diseases, along with neurological, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and several other health disorders. Rhizomes and leaves are found to be profusely practised in the form of infusion, powder, paste, or decoction [13–72]. Acorus Calamus rhizomes and leaves are also used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in various Ayurvedic formulations like Brahm Rasayan, Brahmi Pearls capsules, Calamus root tincture, Vacha capsules, Mentat tablets and Syrup, Brahmi Ghrita, Divya Mukta Vati, etc.

Origin of Acorus Calamus

Acorus Calamus is a native of Central Asia and Eastern Europe and also it is indigenous to the marshes of the mountains of India. It is cultivated throughout India, ascending to an altitude of about 2200 meters. It is also found in marshy tracts of Kashmir, Shirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), Manipur, and Naga Hills. It is regularly cultivated in the koratagere taluka of Karnataka state in peninsular India.

Beneficial Effects of Acorus Calamus

Numerous beneficial effects/activity of Acorus Calamus have been found in its pharmacological studies like,

Antibacterial activity

Anti-fungal activity

Antiulcer and cytoprotective activity

Anti-ischemic Heart Disease Activity

Anti-inflammatory activity

Anti-oxidant activity

Bronchiodilatory effect

Antidiabetic activity

Anticellular and immunosuppressive activity

Insecticidal activity

Antidiarrheal activity

Central Nervous System depressant activity 

Murine cancer

Anti-anxiety

Insulin sensitizing

Antihepatotoxic activity

Anti-rheumatism

Anti-schizophrenia

Tranquilizer

Anti-viral and Anti-anginal activity

Availability of Acorus Calamus

Generally, Acorus Calamus is sold and exported by Bizmmart in the form of dried rhizomes, liquid, and powder extract. Acorus Calamus is exported globally for both medical and pharmaceutical purposes for humans and animals.

Dosage & Administration of Acorus Calamus

In Powder form: 60 -120 mg per day in divided dose is recommended. 

Side Effects and Precautions of Acorus Calamus

Calamus is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. It can cause kidney damage, shaking, and seizures.

The FDA prohibits Calamus use in food products because three of the four species of Calamus found in the world contain cancer-causing chemicals called beta-isoasarone. Some products may be safer than others as this chemical ranges from 0% to 96% among all the species.

Rate of Acorus Calamus 

References : pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, rxlist.com , ayurveda.hu

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