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Calamus | | Name : | Calamus | | Latin : | Acorus calamus L. | | Family : | Araceae | | Habitat : | Found in moist habitats such as the banks of ponds or streams and swamps in North America, Europe, and Asia. | | Picture : |  | | Description : | Long, narrow leaves and an aromatic rootstock; similar to the iris in appearance.North American (Type I) calamus' safety has yet to be proven in clinical tests.It is free of carcinogenic isoasarone, while Types II, III, and IV are not suitable for any human use due to the presence of this constituent. More research is necessary. | | Uses : | Calamus has been used as a remedy for digestive upsets, colic, fever, and dyspepsia. It was once used as a flavoring agent in tooth powders, tonics, beer, and bitters. |
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