Some of the uses for Acorus tatarinowii are merely mystical as for example when Thai Buddhist herbalists recommend it for "awareness blockage" to assist the mind in achieving nirvana. This is almost certainly related to the fact that the extracts in concentration can be psychoactive…. Extract of A. tatarinowii has many additional claims made for it including the Chinese belief that it heightens sexual desire. Although its use as a sex-drug is dubious to a high degree it does produce chemical compounds that are antiseptic analgesic & known to be nervous system stimulants & can temporarily alter perception…. One of the more intriguing uses of Acorus tatarinowii is for the manufacture of a Korean alcoholic beverage called Liquor of the Immortals having effects similar to those of absinthe.'' The whole plant is anodyne antiperiodic antispasmodic digestive diaphoretic diuretic expectorant sedative stimulant stomachic sudorific tonic vermifuge. It is used internally in the treatment of digestive problems depression and epilepsy. It is also powdered and applied to bleeding gums. The root contains asarone. This substance increases the hypnotic effect of barbiturates and ethanol lowers blood pressure and is antibacterial against Staphylococcus aureus streptococci and mycobacterium.
We also offer several Acorus Calamus Products
Calamus Capsules
Live Calamus Roots
Dried Calamus Roots
Calamus Seeds
Calamus Root Essential Oil
Our Calamus specimens are sold for legitimate ethnobotanical research purposes only and are not intended for human consumption! By ordering you are automatically agreeing to our terms and conditions.
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 18 March, 2008.
