ACOR
cálamo aromático acorus calamus
ACOR
cálamo aromático acorus calamus
Other Names:
ACOR
,
Calamís
.
Plant from Asia,
was
introduced in Europe in the thirteenth century by the Tartars. Its aroma is very pleasant and reminded of the mandarin,
but
its taste is
bitter
. In Arab countries it is used essentially as an aphrodisiac.
HABITAT:
grows on the shores of marshes, ponds and rivers. One occurs in most of Europe, North
America
and also in
Argentina
. It is somewhat scattered and it is rare.
Description:
aquatic
plant of the
family
of the Araceae, which measures 60 to 150 cms. tall. Its leaves are narrow and lanceolate. The inflorescence is
a
cylindrical spike.
Part used:
dried rhizomes are used.
Properties and indications:
the rhizome of the squid contains an
essential
oil
bitter
, the pen Oleum, which owe their medicinal effects.
Has
the following properties:
Aperitif:
increases the appetite.
Eupéptico (facilitates digestion) is useful in cases of digestion heavy shortage of gastric juice (hypochlorhydria) and
chronic
gastritis
.
Carminative:
removes gases from the digestive duct.
Muscle
relaxant and mild sedative
nervous
system
when applied externally, adding to the water decoction of
a
hot bath. Relieves the pain of rheumatism, and helps to sleep.
Soothing the itching of the skin in case of rash and urticaria.
A
bathroom with
a
decoction of the roots of squid calm the itch and softens the skin.
Use:
as
a
cook at
a
rate of one teaspoon per cup of
tea
small, three cups
a
day for half an hour before meals. Also for external use, adding to
a
boiling water bath made with 1 / 2 Kg. rhizome of crushed per
liter
of water.
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