Acorus calamus Although used in traditional medicine over centuries to treat digestive disorders and pain, there is no clinical evidence for its safety or efficacy and ingested calamus may be toxic leading to its commercial It is ban in the United States.[Sweet flag grows in India, central Asia, southern Russia, and Siberia, Europe, and North America. Habitats include edges of small lakes, ponds and rivers, marshes, swamps, and wetlands.
The rhizome of Sweet Flag is very pungent and bitter in taste. It helps to promote memory, longevity, and good voice.
| Family | Araceae (Arum family | Odour | Characteristic odour |
| Latin Name | Acorus calamus | Herb Extract Ratio | 4:1 |
| Sanskrit Name | bach, ghorabach | Water solubility | Water solubility - 5 |
| Common Name | Vacha ,Ghorbach,Safed bach | Alkaloid | Alkaloid 1-3% |
| Solvent Used | Alcoholic | Taste | Specific test |
| Storage Condition | Store in a Dry and cool place in double PP bag with container. | Appearance | Brown |
Vacha contains essential oil, resin, extractive with chloride of potassium, gum with phosphate of potassium, starchy matter, woody fiber, and water. Besides this there is Acorin, Eugenol, Cafeine etc. glycosides, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, polyphenolic compounds, mucilage, volatile oil and bitter principle. The root is carminative, slightly tonic, and excitant, and forms a useful adjunct to other tonics and stimulants.
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