Calamus

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Also known as:  Shu-Ch’Ang P’u;  Sweet Flag;  Vekhand

 

Description

Calamus is a perennial herb from the Araceae family that resembles Iris.

 

Botanical Name

 Acorus calamus

 

Part Used

 Dried Root (Rhizome)

 

Health Benefits of Calamus

Digestive System

 Calamus may alleviate Indigestion.  [1]

 

Nervous System

 Calamus may sedate the Central Nervous System.  [2]

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