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Sweet Flag (Calamus / Vacha)
Acorus calamus
ବଚ (Bacha)बच (Bach)Vacha
- Family
- Acoraceae
- Origin
- Central & Eastern Asia
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Both
About the Plant
Semi-aquatic perennial herb with creeping aromatic rhizomes; sword-shaped erect iris-like aromatic ensiform leaves, and spadix with tiny greenish-yellow flowers.
Traditional Uses
Speech impediment, loss of memory, mental dullness, epilepsy, and sinus congestion
Parts Used
Dried rhizomes
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Katu, Tikta
- Guna: Laghu, Teekshna
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Enhances speech clarity, improves memory recall, stimulates digestive enzymes, and cures sinusitis
Precautions
Excessive dose causes vomiting; avoid in severe gastritis and Pitta burning disorders
Interesting Facts
Traditionally rubbed on the tongue of newborns in classical households to awaken intelligence and speech