Acorus calamus/ sweet flag - A good virus resistance herbal since ancient times

Acorus calamus / sweet flag / vada kaha


This is a small plant with an underground stem that grows in moist places such as marshes.

Increase Immunity to protect Yourself from Viruses

From ancient times to this day, local people use Sweetflag to protect young children from infectious diseases


Acorus calamus is growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. It is in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.

Chemistry


Calamus leaves and rhizomes (roots) contain a volatile oil that gives a characteristic odour and flavour. Major components of the oil are beta-asarone (as much as 75%) and alpha-asarone, saponins, lectins, sesquiterpenoids, lignans, and steroids. Phytochemicals in the plant vary according to geographic location, plant age, climate, species variety, and plant component extracted. Diploids do not contain beta-asarone.

Uses of Sweetflag


Acorus calamus has a very long history of medicinal use in many herbal traditions. In practice, the whole root is used medicinally.

Acorus calamus is widely employed in modern herbal medicine as an aromatic stimulant and mild tonic


In Ayurveda, it is highly valued as a rejuvenator for the brain and nervous system and as a remedy for digestive disorders.


The roots are used internally in the treatment of digestive complaints, bronchitis, sinusitis etc.


Acorus calamus has wonderfully tonic powers of stimulating and normalizing the appetite. In small doses, it reduces stomach acidity whilst larger doses increase stomach secretions and it is, therefore, recommended in the treatment of anorexia nervosa. (However, if the dose is too large it will cause nausea and vomiting.)


It is a folk remedy for arthritis, cancer, convulsions, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, epilepsy etc.


whilst chewing the root alleviates toothache.


Acorus calamus is also used externally to treat skin eruptions, rheumatic pains and neuralgia.


A homoeopathic remedy is made from the roots. It is used in the treatment of flatulence, dyspepsia, anorexia and disorders of the gall bladder.

Increase Immunity to protect Yourself from Viruses

Acorus calamus can Resistance to viruses.

Recent studies have shown that Acorus calamus inhibits the growth and reproduction of harmful viruses.

Acorus calamus capable of combating viruses with air, piece of Acorus calamus root should be wrapped in a clean cloth over the right elbow and tied in a clean cloth. It absorbs the energy of the body in the breath and builds immunity.

Scientific classification


Kingdom – Plantae
Clade – Tracheophytes
Clade – Angiosperms
Clade – Monocots
Order – Acorales
Family – Acoraceae
Genus – Acorus
Species – A. calamus
Binomial name- Acorus calamus

Get medical advice from your doctor before using any drugs
author - Nalin Danushka
Location: United Kingdom

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