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Acorus

Acorus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Acorus, scientifically known as Acorus calamus, is a versatile perennial herb valued in traditional medicine for centuries. Often called sweet flag, its aromatic rhizomes possess significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and sedative effects. Used widely in Ayurvedic practices, it serves as a potent remedy for digestive and neurological ailments.

Family
Not available
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Rhizome · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Acorus

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Kalmus

French:

  • Acore

Sources: Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a distinct distribution across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence also extends to the remote islands of Føroyar and Iceland. Furthermore, the species is well-established within the territory of Great Britain. Collectively, these locations define its primary geographical range in the northern part of the continent.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Svalbard
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Acorus has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include rhizome, root.

Plant parts reported in Acorus
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Rhizome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Rhizome

  1. Wiadomosci lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)

Root

  1. Journal of functional foods

Conditions

Acorus has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Dravet syndrome, seizures.

Conditions investigated for Acorus
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Dravet syndrome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Seizures 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dravet syndrome

  1. Neuropharmacology

Seizures

  1. Neuropharmacology

Preparations

Acorus has 2 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include roots, α-Asarone.

Preparations reported for Acorus
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Α-asarone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Roots

  1. Journal of functional foods

Α-asarone

  1. FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology