The efficacy and function of Acorus calamus

In our lives, Acorus calamus has attracted our attention because of its extremely high medicinal value. Let's take a closer look at what is Acorus calamus?

[Other names] Yanqi, Lanhua Yantuo

[Source] It is the rhizome of the plant Rockia cava of the Saxifragaceae family. It can be harvested throughout the year, remove the leaf sheaths and fibrous roots, and dry them in the sun.

[Original morphology] The plant morphology is detailed in the entry for "Bergenia".

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Stops bleeding and promotes tissue regeneration, strengthens the stomach and stops diarrhea.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat stomachache, indigestion, diarrhea, blood in stool, headache, chest pain, back pain, and dysmenorrhea: 1 to 2 qian of Acorus calamus. Grind into powder and take with boiled water.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Yunnan Chinese Herbal Medicine".

The above is an introduction to the Chinese medicinal material Acorus calamus. For medicinal herbs that we don't understand, we should learn more about them so that we can make full use of them in our lives and not be at a loss.