What are the functions and effects of Acorus calamus? Benefits of Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus is an herb frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also quite common in daily life and has strong vitality. It is especially common in humid environments such as riverside wetlands. In addition to its medicinal value, Acorus calamus can also be used as a decorative garden plant. The whole body of Acorus calamus is a treasure, and both the roots and stems can be used as medicine.

The efficacy and function of Acorus calamus

1. Calm the mind and treat insomnia. Acorus calamus has an inhibitory effect on the human central nervous system, and can calm, soothe the mind, and induce hypnosis. It has a certain sedative and hypnotic effect on mental patients. It also has the effect of aromatic turbidity, and removing phlegm and dampness, and has a significant therapeutic effect on the treatment of insomnia symptoms caused by internal disturbance of phlegm and heat.

2. Regulate Qi and activate blood circulation, treat joint pain. Acorus calamus is pungent in taste and can regulate qi and activate blood circulation, dispel wind and dampness. It is often used to treat rheumatism, joint pain, bruises and pain caused by injuries. In clinical practice, fresh Acorus calamus, ginger, gardenia, etc. are often crushed and applied to the painful area to reduce swelling and relieve pain. If you crush the medicine and add an appropriate amount of white wine, fry it in a pan and then apply it to the painful area, the effect will be better.

3. Invigorate the spleen and stomach, and treat dampness in the spleen and stomach. Acorus calamus contains volatile oil with a fragrant smell, which can effectively promote the secretion of digestive juice and inhibit abnormal fermentation of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, it can invigorate the spleen and stomach and aid digestion, and can treat dampness in the spleen and stomach. In clinical experiments, Acorus calamus, Curcuma aromatica, Patchouli, etc. are often used in combination to invigorate the spleen and stomach, with significant effects.

2. Regulate Qi and activate blood circulation, treat joint pain. Acorus calamus is pungent in taste and can regulate qi and activate blood circulation, dispel wind and dampness. It is often used to treat rheumatism, joint pain, bruises and pain caused by injuries. In clinical practice, fresh Acorus calamus, ginger, gardenia, etc. are often crushed and applied to the painful area to reduce swelling and relieve pain. If you crush the medicine and add an appropriate amount of white wine, fry it in a pan and then apply it to the painful area, the effect will be better.

3. Invigorate the spleen and stomach, and treat dampness in the spleen and stomach. Acorus calamus contains volatile oil with a fragrant smell. It can effectively promote the secretion of digestive juices and inhibit abnormal fermentation of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, it can invigorate the spleen and stomach and aid digestion, and can treat dampness in the spleen and stomach. In clinical experiments, Acorus calamus, Curcuma aromatica, Patchouli, etc. are often used in combination to invigorate the spleen and stomach, with significant effects.