SWEET FLAG ( calamus ) Medicinal Benefits
Acorus calamus (also called sweet flag or calamus , among many common names [2] ) is a species of flowering plant , a tall wetland monocot of the family Acoraceae , in the genus Acorus . 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 ban in the United Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for... Ulcers. Gas. Upset stomach. Appetite stimulation. Arthritis. Strokes. Skin disorders. Other How does Calamus work? It is thought that chemicals in calamus cause muscle relaxation and sedation. Are there safety concerns? Calamus is LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth . It can cause kidney damage, shaking, and seizures. The FDA prohibits calamus use in food products because three of the four species of calamus found in the world contain a cancer –causing chemical called beta-isoasarone. However, the