Calamus | Medicinal plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
Historically used for digestion and aromatherapy. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Calamus
Latin name
Acorus calamus
Common names
Calamus
foreign names
Acorus calamus
The group
Acoraceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Europe, Asia and North America
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Acoraceae family.
The scientific name Acorus calamus is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
rhizome
chemical components
Asarones and volatile oils
Properties and medical uses
Historically used for digestion and aromatherapy.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the rhizome may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Some varieties are rich in toxic beta-asarone; internal use is not recommended.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Europe, Asia and North America
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Acorus calamus species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Europe, Asia, and North America.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, in itself, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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