Vacha (Sweet Flag)
Acorus calamus
An Ayurvedic 'speech/intellect' root used for memory, voice, and digestion.
Traditional use (ayurveda): An Ayurvedic 'speech/intellect' root used for memory, voice, and digestion.
An Ayurvedic 'speech/intellect' root used for memory, voice, and digestion.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- An Ayurvedic 'speech/intellect' root used for memory, voice, and digestion.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
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- Beta-asarone in some varieties is a carcinogen/banned in foods; use only asarone-free types, sparingly.
- Pregnancy
- High doses
- Unknown variety
Beta-asarone in some varieties is a carcinogen/banned in foods; use only asarone-free types, sparingly.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.