Acorus calamus Linn
Acorus calamus Linn belongs to Araceae family.
The Arabic names for this herb are Kani Kaathi, Ood Alvaj, Waj.
The English name for this herb is Sweet Flag.
The Urdu names for this herb are Agar Turki, Bach, Buch.
Description
Acorus calamus Linn is a herb, 1-4 feet long, is evergreen, suberrect, blooms from may to august. It is a semiaquatic, perennial plant that grows along lakes and rivers and in muddy swamps and meadows
Acorus calamus Linn's Root size is usually 2 meters. The root was also coated with sugar and used as candy and breath freshener in the past, it has a strong aroma and a pleasing but bitter taste
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Acorus calamus Linn are Anti-diarrhoeal, Bitter Tonic, Digestive, Nerve Tonic, Sedative.
The pharmacological actions of Acorus calamus Linn's Root are Anthelmintic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-epileptic, Anti-flatulent, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-rheumatic, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Depurative, Desiccative, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Laxative, Stimulant, Stomachic.
Indications
The indications of Acorus calamus Linn are Colic, Bronchitis, Loss of Appetite, Indigestion, Flatulence, Chest Pain, Cramps, Diarrhea.
The indications of Acorus calamus Linn's Root are Common Cold, Fever (Children), Bronchial Affections (Children), Stomachic, Gastric Troubles, Insanity, Paralysis, Epilepsy, Palsy, Stammering, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Forgetfulness, Indigestion, Flatulence, Cough, Colic.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Acorus calamus Linn's Root is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- JAWARISH ZAROONI AMBERI-BA-NUSKHA KALANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN CHOB CHEENI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SURANJANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Acorus calamus Linn is used in the preparation of Anqaruya-i-Kabir, Itrifal Deedan, Ma'jun Baladur, Ma'jun Muqil, Safuf Musaffi Khas.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Acorus calamus Linn are Anacyclus pyrethrum DC., Cuminum cyminum Linn., Rheum emodi Wall. ex Meissn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Acorus calamus Linn are Asarone, Calamine, Essential Oil, Tannin, Volatile Oil.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Acorus calamus Linn are Cochlospermum religiosum (L.) Alston, Foeniculum vulgare Miller, Sikanjibin, Apis mellifera L. (Honey).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Acorus calamus Linn. (work in progress)