Dry calmus roots acorus calmus medicinal plant Kalmus Acorus americanus
Calamus Acorus americanus Calamus rhizome is a bitter tonic that stimulates the digestive juices and is combined with gentian in the tonic Stockton bitters It counters overacidity heartburn and intestinal gas Herbalists report it useful to help reduce severe loss of appetite due to cancer or other illness or the eating disorder anorexia nervosa Traditional Islamic medicine employs calamus for stomach and liver inflammation and rheumatism as well as a calamus rose oil vinegar mix to treat burns Egyptians used sweet flag for scrofula but it should be combined with supporting more effective herbs for this chronic condition Chinese studies show that calamus extracts kill bacteria lower blood pressure by dilating the blood vessels stop coughing and eliminate lung congestion Traditional Chinese medicine uses it to open the orifices vaporize phlegm and quiet the spirit for phlegm veiling and clocking the sensory orifices with such symptoms as deafness dizziness forgetfulness and dulled sensorium as well as seizures or stupor It harmonizes the middle burner and transforms turbid dampness for such symptoms as chest and epigastric fullness and abdominal pain due to dampness distressing the Spleen and Stomach Also used both internally and topically for wind cold damp painful obstruction trauma and sores Use with caution in cases of yin deficiency with heat signs or where there is irritability and excessive sweating or vomiting blood According to some traditional sources this herb antagonizes ma huang The Regional Research Institute in India found that calamus reduces epileptic fits and even eases some emotional problems It is also used in India to treat asthma The Native Americans for the Great Plains chew
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