Acorus Calamus Roots

Local Name : Sweet flag Descriptions : Sweet flag has sword shaped leaves and a yellow green flowering spike protruding at an angel from a three sided stem. This distinguishes it from poisonous irises. Parts of use : The root Medicinal Uses : The leaf buds and inner stems of Sweet flag are used in salads,while the root flavours alchohol and can be candied.The leaves and rhizomes were once a popular strewing herb, white and repellent, a tooth powder, and a skin lotion. The root is a stimulant and hallucinogenic, treats indigestion, and in China is used for epilepsy, strokes and artritis.The plant has potential as an insecticide. The extracted essencial oil is used in stomach powders , teas, and perfumary, but it may be carcinogenic.