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 Profile -
Calamus is a
red-like aquatic plant growing to about 1m high, with sword-shaped
leaves and small greenish-yellow flowers. it grows on the margins of
lakes and streams with a long-branched rhizome immersed in the mud. Its
erect, sword-shaped leaves bear considerable resemblance to those of the
Yellow Flag, hence its equally common popular name of 'Sweet Flag,'
though it is not related botanically to the Iris. All parts of the plant
have a peculiar, agreeable fragrance. Calamus was largely grown for its
rhizomes in the East and the Indian rhizomes were imported extensively
long after it was common in Europe. The Indian rhizome is said to have a
stronger and more agreeable flavor than that obtained in Europe or the
United States.
 Uses -
Calamus essential
oil, Acorus calamus, is highly esteemed as an aromatic stimulant
and tonic, often used for nervous complaints, vertigo, headaches, and
dysentery. A fluid extract is an official preparation in the United
States and some other Pharmacopceias, but it is not now official in the
British Pharmacopceia, though it is much used in herbal medicine as an
aromatic bitter. It also acts as a carminative, removing the discomfort
caused by flatulence and checking the growth of the bacteria which give
rise to this problem. It has been often used to increase the appetite
and benefit digestion, given as a fluid extract, infusion or tincture.
The tincture is, obtained by macerating the finely-cut rhizome in
alcohol for seven days and filtering, is used as a stomachic and
flavouring agent. The essential is used as an addition to, and included
in inhalations blends.
 Calamus
essential oil,
blends well with the following essential oils:
cananga,
cinnamon,
labdanum, olibanum,
oregano,
patchouli, cedar wood,
amyris, spice and other
oriental bases.
Cautions -
Oral toxin, the
essential is reported to have carcinogenic properties
Properties -
Anticonvulsant,
antiseptic, bactericidal, carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant,
hypotensive, insecticide, spasmolytic, stimulant, stomachic, tonic,
vermifuge. |
Common Name - Calamus Essential Oil
Botanical
Name - Acorus calamus
Country
of Origin - India
Parts Used - Root
Extraction -
Steam Distillation |
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Essential oils packing:
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5 ml, 10
ml, 25 ml or any pack asked by customer. Minimum order in our label 1000
and in private label 5000
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Bulk
packing is also available.
All of our essential oils are 100% pure and natural essential oils, of
therapeutic grade and free from any chemicals or pesticides.
Although all of our
products are of premium quality, our essential oils are not certified
organic essential oils.
Calamus Essential oils and aromatherapy
products can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage
oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume
oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense,
light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.
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