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 Calamus – Acorus calamus

Calamus is a pleasantly aromatic perennial with a thick much-branched rhizome, it has similar-shaped leaves to the irises, although it is not botanically related to them. The flower head is a spadix, emerging from the side of the leaf, but it is not usually fertile in Europe and cool nothern climates, owing to lack of appropriate insects for pollination.

Calamus is vigorous and easy to propagate, it must hae moist soil and plently of water. Grows best by water margins. Propagate in spring or autumn by cutting rhizomes in small pieces, each with 203 buds, and planting in muddy ground.

Rhizomes and the essential oil is used.

Calamus can be taken internally , as an infusion for digestive problems and to dispel intestinal worms. Calamus is slightly sedative to The central nerous system and is tradionally used in Ayurvedic medicine following stokes, and also for bronchial complaints.Calamus is externally as an alcohol rub for aching muscles. Calamus has also been used as insecticide powder to deter ants.

Calamus is also known by the following names: Sweet flag, sweet rush and myrtle grass.

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