Botanical name: Acorus calamus

Family: Araceae

Energetics: warm, dry, relaxant

Taste: bitter, pungent, aromatic

Parts used: rhizome

Affinities: digestive and nervous systems

Actions: dispersive, diffusive, carminative, cholagogue, antispasmodic, emmenagogue, diaphoretic, expectorant, nervine

Preparations: tea/ decoction, tincture

Cautions: Typically, a safe herb to use. 

Therapeutic Uses:

• Aids in digestion and digestive issues including gas, stomach upset, digestive spasm, heartburn, and leaky gut.
• As an expectorant, it helps break up and expel mucus from the lungs. 
• Useful for uterine cramping.
• Calamus is helpful when you are feeling cold and stuck emotionally including addictive behaviors. 

**This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness or disease. It is for educational purposes only.