Calamus Oil

Acorus calamus commonly known as “sweet flag” or “calamus”, is a species of semiaquatic, perennial, aromatic herb with creeping rhizomes. The plant is found in the northern temperate and subtropical regions of Asia, North America, and Europe. The plant prefers swampy or marshy habitats.  In India, the plant is found growing wild as well as cultivated up to an altitude of 2200 m in the Himalayas. It is plentiful in the marshy tracts of Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Naga hills, and is regularly cultivated in Karnataka.

In the Ayurvedic system of medicine, the rhizomes of AC are considered to possess aromatic, stimulant, bitter tonic, emetic, expectorant, emmenagogue, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, antispasmodic, carminative, and anthelmintic properties.

Calamus Pure therapeutic quality Essential oils can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa’s, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.

• Product Code : CLM-RS-EO
• Botanical name : Acorus Calamus
• Crop Season : Spring or early autumn
• Plant/part used : Root
• Method of extraction : Steam distillation
• CAS No : 84775-39-3
• Appearance : Pale yellow to brown liquid.