Calamus herb has various health benefits. The botanical name of Calamus is Acorus calamus and it belongs to the family Acoraceae. The herb is extremely useful in Ayurveda medicines. The oil extracted from the dried roots of the herb has various medicinal properties such as antirheumatic, antibiotic, antispasmodic, cephalic, memory boosting, circulatory, stimulant, nervine and tranquilizing. Some important health benefits of Calamus essential oils are discussed in this article.
Calamus Benefits
Calamaus has following health benefits –
- Antispasmodic — The essential oils of the herb has antispasmodic properties. The oil is particularly effective on nervous spasms. It can be taken in very small doses in case of nervous afflictions and other disturbances.
- Antirheumatic and antiarthritic — The oil acts as stimulates blood circulation and nerves in the affected area. The massage with this oil relieves pain and swelling related with arthritis, rheumatism and gout.
- Antibiotic — Calamus oil inhibits microbial growth and thus acts as antibiotic. It can be used to fight various infections both internally and externally.
- Circulatory — As the oil acts as a stimulator, it increases blood circulation and helps oxygen and other nutrients to reach every part of the body, which also stimulates metabolism.
- Memory booster — The herb is also a memory booster. It is effective for those people who have experienced memory loss due to any trauma, aging or some other reason. The oil also helps in repairing some other damages done to the neurons or other brain tissues.
- Nervine — One other important benefits of Calamus oils is that it maintains good health of the brain and the nervous system. The oil protects and recover them from shock and some other damages. It also minimizes the chances of hysteric and epilepsy attacks.
- Tranquilizer — The herb acts as tranquilizer and thus induces sleep. Hence, it benefits those people who suffer with the problem of insomnia or sleeplessness. It also provides good rest and relaxes the mind and body.
The herb is also used to cure certain diseases, which are as follows –
- Chronic diarrhea
- Relieves flatulence
- Asthma
- Common cold
- Mouth ulcers
- Skin inflammation
- The herb also increases appetite.
These are some of the important health benefits of Calamus.
Calamus herb contains a compound known as asorone, which is carcinogenic, toxic and has narcotic effects too. These effects can lead to hallucinations and convulsions if taken in large doses.
