Presentation
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In Ayurvedic practice it is known as Vacha and in Egypt is revered as an aphrodisiac dating to present day. [lgbotanicals.com]
Disclaimer: The information presented herein by New Way Herbs is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. [store.newwayherbs.com]
(Wetland indicator code: OBL) New England Distribution and Conservation Status Distribution Connecticut present Maine present Massachusetts present New Hampshire present Rhode Island present Vermont present Conservation Status Exact status definitions [gobotany.newenglandwild.org]
Clowes (2000) found both open and closed meristems in Acorus, but he did not present any images. [academic.oup.com]
Entire Body System
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Weight Gain
Astragalus 1oz 12.00 Bee Pollen 1oz 12.00 He Shou Wu 1oz 14.00 Brewer's Yeast 1oz 11.00 14.00 Useful to build immunity; especially against the flu; Useful to restore weight gain after illness; Used for frostbite; Useful for normal function of pancreas [healedpeople.com]
Gastrointestinal
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Chronic Diarrhea
It increases appetite and is beneficial for chronic diarrhea. The roots help to get rid of the habit of smoking tobacco. The expectorant properties of the roots make it beneficial for asthma and whooping cough. [onlyfoods.net]
Neurologic
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Cognitive Disorder
Calamus Root has long been used for cognitive disorders and has been found to be effective in treating seizures and convulsions in patients with cerebral trauma and is used to enhance memory in amnesia, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia patients. [store.newwayherbs.com]
Treatment
Sweet flag is perhaps best described as a "calming and centering" herb, and for this reason, it is thought to be equal to other treatments for panic and anxiety attacks. [store.newwayherbs.com]
This is part of what has earned Calamus a place in holistic, Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as a treatment for anxiety, from full-on attacks to 'small daily anxieties' that most experience at one time or another. [shamansgarden.com]
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Its main application has been in the treatment of stomach complaints and as a detoxifying tonic that rids the body of waste materials. It is strongly diuretic and can be used in cases of oedema. [starchild.co.uk]
It is known as an old folk remedy for the treatment of arthritis, neuralgia, diarrhea, dyspepsia, hair loss and other disorders. [mycotopia.net]
Prevention
This prevents re-absorption of wastes being cleaned out, and prevents sick feeling. You will note a pleasant difference with the digestion. To build immunity take 40 drops per day. [healedpeople.com]
The Cree had numerous medicinal uses for Acorus calamus including an analgesic, to fight the effects of fatigue or exhaustion, to prevent and help cure a hangover and even claimed that chewing the fresh root enabled them to "travel great distances without [bouncingbearbotanicals.com]
* Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration, and this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. [iamshaman.com]
Sweet Flag or Sweet Root, for a number of medicinal purposes which include as an analgesic for the relief of toothache or headache, for oral hygiene to cleanse and disinfect the teeth, the fight the effects of exhaustion or fatigue, and to help cure/prevent [luminescents.net]
Mixed with a base oil and massaged onto the skin, it prevents all skin infections. It is also very calming and when inhaled helps to get rid of headaches and can be used as a massage oil for arthritis and rheumatic pains too. [wildturmeric.net]