Calamus is quite common in Manipur and the Naga Hills of India and is found on the edges of lakes and streams. Used universally in herbal medicine, this root is attributed with an intensely aromatic fragrance and a tangy, pungent and bitter taste. In Ayurveda Calamus is considered an aromatic, bitter tonic which stimulates digestion.* Similar in looks to ginger, calamus root’s sweet smell makes it valuable in perfumes as well.
Calamus has long been known to have postive effects on your energy.* Because of its sweet and aromatic fragrance it has also been a key component in perfumes as well.
Be careful when choosing the Calamus root you buy. You can find plenty of calamus from China and India. Our Calamus is hand gathered in the Oregon wilderness and brought to you in unadulterated form. There are many varieties available. Our calamus is always American Calamus (Americanus), which grows only in the northern United States. Acorus calamus var. Americanus contains plenty of Alpha-asarone, but it lacks significant amounts of Beta-asarone, which is suspected of being carcinogenic.*
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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to cure, treat, diagnose, or prevent any disease.
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