Sweet Flag Oil, Acorus Calamus, Calamus Oil

Botanical Name: Acorus calamus
Family Name: Acoraceae
Common Name: Sweet flag
Part used: Root
Uses: It is used in the treatment of intestinal worms, chronic gas trouble, and abdominal pain.
Healing Benefits:
For centuries, calamus oil is used in the treatment of digestive upsets and colic, especially in children. It
improves stomach functioning and reduces discomfort such as dyspepsia, stomach cramps, indigestion,
and flatulence.
The essential oil of calamus stimulated blood circulation and helps nutrients and oxygen to reach every
corner of the body.
Calamus oil is a stimulant and is used as a tonic to rejuvenate the brain and nervous system.
A low dose of the oil can induce sleep. It relaxes the body and mind.
The oil is used in the internal treatment of bronchitis, sinusitis, and digestive complaints.
Topical application on the skin relieves skin problems such as rashes, burns, boils, varicose veins, and
rheumatic pain.
Calamus oil stimulated nerves and improves blood circulation. This is especially important in providing
relief from swelling or pain associated with arthritis, rheumatism, or gout.
The oil is an effective anti-histamine, decongestant, and in treating sore throats, cough, and cold.
In Ayurvedic medicine, the calamus oil is believed to have the ability to bring consciousness and excels
against effects.
A few drops of the oil into a warm bath reduce exhaustion and fatigue.
The essential oil of calamus is particularly effective on nervous spams; it works well on other spasms
too.