Calamus is an underground stem of the perennial herb Acorsus calamus. This herb had been known since the Biblical times and is also known as bacc, sweet flag, sweet grass, sweet root, sweet rush etc. It is used in the treatment of various types of indigestion in adults and children who suffer from colic. It is grown in moist conditions near a water body like a lake, pond, stream etc. This herb is found in North America, Europe and Asia. Although calamus was originated in India I had been used in almost every part of the world in the swampy and marshy areas. It usually grows near lakes, ponds , streams or any other moist area.
CalamusThe rhizome is used in powdered or in chewable bits by the people who want to break the habit of smoking as it destroys the craving of tobacco. It has been used by the native Americans to treat problems like toothache, stomach ache and fever. It has also been used to treat various menstrual problems. It had been used as a commodity of exchange by the American Indians. But later the drug was banned by the American government as it was found that it had cancer causing properties.
The rhizome is used as a spice in cooking because of its pleasant aroma. Many modern experts on cooking claim that it should be used in cooking as it helps on digestion of the food. It is used for the flavoring of commercial products like tonics, tooth pastes, beer, bitter etc. Medicinal oil is made from calamus which ranges from 1.5-3 %. Various tests have been done calamus and it seen that isoasarene free oil is helpful I the treatment of spasmodic activity. It is also used as an afrodasiacCalamus
This wonder herb is used for a lot of purposes throughout the world. In Europe it was used as a stimulant of appetite and in North America it was used as a treatment of fever, stomach ache, cramps, etc. In Ayurveda system of medicine it is used treat digestive disorders and to rejuvenate brain. It is also known as a very good antispasmodics as it relieves intense spasms. It is also used to treat headaches.Calamus
Calmus can be consumed as an infusion with boiling water and dried calamus (2 teaspoons).You should let it boil it for 10-15 minutes and then drink it 1hour before having dinner. 2-4 ml of clamus tincture can also be consumed thrice a day.