Herbal Information for Organic Calamus Root in Cut Form

Common Names: Calamus Root

Botanical Name: Acorus calamus

Channel / Meridians: Heart, Stomach

Other Names: Bach, Vacha, Sweet Flag, Sweet Sledge, Myrtle Root, Sweet Root

Pin Yin Name: Shi Chang Pu

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size: One Pound (1 lb)

Form: Cut & Sifted Form

Certified Organic:   Yes, USDA Certified Organic

Dosage: Consult your healthcare professional for correct dosage.

Origin: Croatia

Brand: Starwest Botanicals

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. For external use only (in baths or herbal extracts). Not for use except under the supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance.

California Prop 65 

Product Properties: Acrid, Slightly Warm, Aromatic 

Medical applications for Calamus Root has been traditionally used for:

• Aids in soothing sore throat and seasonal afflictions
• Promotes and soothes healthy sleep
• Supports the respiratory system
• Assists in stimulating static blood flow
• Supports sexual health

Constituents: 

Choline, eugenol, camphor, tannins, acorin

Calamus Roots are edible, with a sort of gingery, spicy, bitter, sweetness to them.

Calamus Root has numerous medicinal properties that aid in stimulating static blood flow. Supports the circulatory system and a noted benefit the oil extracted from the dried roots has a warming effect.

Calamus powdered root can be used as a natural insecticide. 

An essential oil is also distilled from Calamus Root and used in medicine and perfumery.

With dozens of different volatile oils and antioxidants, Calamus Root assists in providing and boosting hormone regulation and production. When brewed into a tea Calamus Root aids in promoting and soothing healthy sleep. 

Calamus Root has both laxative and diuretic properties, making it useful for assisting increased urination and relieving constipation.

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About Starwest Botanicals Quality Control

Starwest Botanicals validated quality assurance testing includes: 
• Organoleptic testing to ensure proper appearance, color, aroma and flavor. 
• Microscopic and Macroscopic inspection for foreign matter.
• HPTLC for identification, to verify purity and authenticity. 
• ICP-MS heavy metal analysis.
• Microbiology testing for pathogens such as E. coli and salmonella.
• Chemical analyses for moisture content, volatile oil, ash and acid insoluble ash

Audits all suppliers yearly to assure they meet our GMP requirements

Laboratory Analysis

Samples are retained from all shipments are thoroughly tested and compared to our extensive reference library of dried herbs and botanicals to verify authenticity. All lot samples are kept for five years and can be traced for verification.

Starwest Botanicals utilizes not only their in-house laboratory, but also independent labs and consultants to guarantee their analyses are complete. Testing includes organoleptic analysis for aroma, color, flavor and texture. Physical testing involves moisture, volatile oil content, heavy metals, microbiology, thin layer chromatography, and other tests specific to each herb.

References:
https://monicawilde.com/edible-sweet-flag-acorus-calamus-singers-root/
https://www.sagewomanherbs.com/calamus-powder.html
https://www.moolihai.com/health-benefits-of-calamus/