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Nature Natural Inc., USA, low cost supplier of certified Organic USDA NOP, of Sweet flag (Acorus calamus) Root Powder, Sweet flag Extract, Acorus Essential Oil and Sweet flag Capsules certified organic from India, in USA. Our integrated manufacturing project looks after the collection of herb, processing, extraction, packing and marketing. This entire previewing guarantees product quality. We develop all our resources through cultivation only, which in long run will save precious natural resources and echo balance. We supply Sweet flag (Acorus calamus) to Organic Farming, Organic Processing and Private Label Manufacturers, manufacturers and distributors of USA, Mexico, Europe, Middle East, South East Asian countries. Demand for Sweet flag in the world market is growing in pharmaceutical industry as Respiratory agent for production of Syrups, Balms, Medicated candies; Sweet flag is also used in combination with Basil, Brahmi, Gotukola and other herbs as popular Health supplement for Memory booster, Immunity enhancer and Tonic. Our Acorus calamus undergoes strict quality control, and is free from any pesticide and heavy metal residue. There is strict microbiological testing to ensure that our Sweet flag certified organic from India, in USA confirms to WHO standards.
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Latin name : Acorus calamus |
Local Name : Sweet flag, Vacha, Acorus, sweet calomel |
Parts Used : Rhizome or the Root |
Distribution : Acorus calamus plant is found near swamps and banks in Asia, Europe, and North America. |
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Introduction :
Acorus calamus is commonly known as sweet flag in India. The leaves of Acorus calamus have a lemony scent as well as the roots have a sweet fragrance. Acorus calamus has long been known for its medicinal value, and has been cultivated in Asia for this reason.
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Plant Description :
Acorus calamus is a Perrenial, semi-aquatic and smelly plant, found in both temperate and subtemperate zones. It is upto 6 feet tall, aromatic, sword-shaped leaves and small, yellow/green flowers with branched rhizome.
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Medical Action :
In Indian Ayurveda, the rhizomes of Acorus Calamus are considered to possess anti-spasmodic, carminative and anthelmintic properties and has been used in Asia for at least the last 2000 years for a number of beneficial reasons.
Acorus calamus is slightly tonic but forms a useful adjunct to other tonics and stimulants.
Acorus calamus is very popular for the remedies of cough and cold and also the other respiratory disorders like bronchitis. In raw form it is also used as cough lozenge.
Acorus calamus provides aid to the digestive system and acts against flatulent colic, Dyspepsia, and vomiting.
Acorus calamus depresses central nervous system, and a well known ingredient in formulation for psycho-somatic disorders like epilepsy.
The vapours of Acorus calamus from the roots do repel some insects.
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