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Vacha / Sweet flag / Acorus Calamus

May 6, 2019March 11, 2020 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Vacha, Sweet flag (Acorus Calamus) – Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Properties Description of Plant It is soft plant of 2-4ft height found in moist edges of streams and lakes. Green colored leaves with wavering edges are 2-4ft long and 1inch in breadth. Flowers are small, dense and whitish in color. Fruits are pulpy with numerous seeds. Its underground hairy and brownish root resembles to ginger rhizome. Leaves and roots of this plant are aromatic. Plant with very strong aroma is

Vacha / Acorus Calamus

April 16, 2019 Dr. Meenakshi Chauhan

Vacha (Acorus Calamus) – Uses & Health Benefits (Ref: Bhavaprakasa Nighantu)Introduction Vacha is major herb of Ayurveda that is used to clear speech. In Ayurveda this herb has been used from years for its various medicinal values. In ayurvedic text this herb is used for clearing nasal congestion, improving memory, clearing speech and it is good anti-inflammatory and sedative in nature. It is very effective tonic for nervous system that is good for treating mental related issues. It is highly

Vacha / Sweet flag / Acorus Calamus

Vacha / Acorus Calamus

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