Acorus calamus Organic (Sweet Flag) Dried Rhizome Powder 50g

Description

Acorus calamus, known as Sweet Flag, was a very popular plant in Europe from the middle ages, right through to today, finding application mostly as aphrodisiac, elixier and stimulant, and in magic rituals. Its presence in North America before European settlement is uncertain, but its use as a stimulant since then has been well documented. The closely related Acorus gramineus has been used in China as a popular luckcharm, elixier, and medicine.

Acorus calamus has many traditional uses such as an ingredient in Chinese and Indian herbal traditions due to its laxative and diuretic properties. The roots and leaves have antioxidant, antimicrobial and insecticidal activities. Acorus calamus derives most of its medicinal action from its active component beta-asarone, which makes up a large percentage of the essential oil produced from the root of Asian and Indian strain. Small amounts of eugenol, safrole and bitter principles are also present. The root of the American variety is generally low in beta-asarone.

Many countries, including Australia, prohibits the use of calamus, calamus oil or asarone in food and aromatherapy preparations due to it being suspected of having carcinogenic properties. Safrol, which is only present in small quantities in the oil is a presumed carcinogen and should not be consumed. Read more about Acorus calamus here

Packaging: Heat Sealed Zip Lock Bag

Note: Sold as not for Human Therapeutic Use.

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*Traditional uses and general information on products are provided for educational purposes only. We do not make any therapeutic claims. Nothing contained in this site is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional’s advice.