Calamus- Health Benefits

Calamus exerts its maximum effect on the nervinethe symptoms of nausea and vomiting. It can also help
tissues. Calamus helps to maintain the health of theto reduce the withdrawal symptoms of certain drug
brain and helps it to recover from shocks and otheroveruse. Calamus contains an ingredient which is
damages. It also reduces the severity of strokes andknown as Acorus and is believed to be a very potent
atrophy caused due to deficient blood supply to theanti-oxidant.
brain. Other benefit includes relief from neuralgia.Calamus extracts has been in use for intestinal
Calamus oil relaxes the blood vessels and reducesailments. Calamus regularizes the motility functions of
pressure on the cranial nerves. Calamus oil is also usedthe intestine. It has excellent expectorant action. The
as a counter irritant to treat headache and vertigo. Itherb helps to eliminate sputum by liquefying the mucus
can also be used as a soothing liniment for the backand reducing the viscosity of the phlegm. It is also
pain.beneficial in chronic bronchitis and whooping cough.The
Calamus extracts has been used as a liniment fordried rhizomes are used as a medicinal herb. The
treating pain and inflammation associated with arthritisessential oil of the Calamus contains many ingredients
and rheumatic pain. Calamus extracts also contain antiwhich include asarone, sesquiterpene alcohols, and
spasmodic ingredients which gives relief from colickysesquiterpenes. Leaves have an excess of oxalic acid
and smooth muscle pain. The asarone, sesquiterpeneand calcium.
alcohols, and sesquiterpene are potent microbicidal andCalamus is also known by its common name Sweet
can help to fight pathogens externally and internally.flag is a perennial herb which spreads with the help of
Calamus extracts have a role to play in the neuralcreeping rhizomes which are aromatic and sprout
health. It helps proper working of circulatory systemlarge leafy spathes. It also bears flowers and fruits.
and helps the blood and oxygen to reach every The roots and the rhizomes are dried and are much
portion of the body.valued for its medicinal properties. The root stock of
In the west Calamus extracts are used as a remedythe plant contains bitter and aromatic oil.
for digestive disorders and is very effective in reducing