Scientific name
Acorus calamus L.Family
AraceaeOrigin
Asia.Synonyms
Aromatic calamus.Parts Used
Drug given by the dried calamus rhizomes.Chemical constituents
- Asarone, a bitter principle to which insecticidal and antibacterial properties are ascribed;
- Polyphenols;
- Essential oil;
- Polysaccharides.
Contraindications
Given the emmenagogic properties of the calamus it is not advisable to use it during pregnancy.
Pharmacological interactions
- Given the very low use in therapy, no interactions with other drugs are known.
Warnings
The calamus has always been used as an aromatic bitter; however, the use of extracts or infusions of this plant is not recommended, because the roots contain among other things beta-asarone, a molecule with mutagenic activity (no guarantee of finding beta-asarone-free extracts on the market).
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