| Latin
name:
Acornus calamus .
Other
Names:
Calamus, Vacha, Bache
Parts
Used: Aerial
parts
 Description
:
A semi-aquatic
perennial cultivated in damp marshy places, or by the edge of
lakes and streams in India and Burma.
Antispasmodic, decongestant, emetic, expectorant, nervine, rejuvenative,
stimulant Arthritis,
asthma, brain rejuvenation, cerebral circulation promoter, colds,
coma (as snuff), cough, deafness, detoxifies subtle channels,
emetic, epilepsy, hysteria, insanity, memory, mental sharpness,
nasal congestion, and polyps (as snuff); nervous system rejuvenation,
neuralgia, shock (as snuff), sinus headaches/sinusitis, transmutes
sexual energy to spiritual energy; gastritis, colic pain, laryngitis,
Vayu and Kapha rejuvenator.
One of the
best mind herbs. It removes the toxic effects of marijuana from
the liver and brain.
External-paste
applied to head for headaches and arthritic joint pain.
Powder may be sprinkled in home for removal of insects,
fleas; keeps moths from woolen material
Do not use: With bleeding disorders
( nosebleeds, hemorrhoids) and other Pitta conditions.
Excess use may cause nausea, vomiting, rashes, and other
Pitta conditions.
No
information about the safety of this herb is available.
Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination
with others to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the
opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the
supervision of a qualified professional. |
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