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8307850 
Journal Article 
Review 
Acorus calamus: An overview 
Balakumbahan, R; Rajamani, K; Kumanan, K 
2010 
Yes 
Journal of Medicinal Plant Research
ISSN: 1996-0875 
ACADEMIC JOURNALS 
VICTORIA ISLAND 
4 
25 
2740-2745 
English 
WOS:000286634800002 
Acorus calamus (Sweet flag) is a wetland perennial monocot plant, in which the scented leaves and rhizomes have been traditionally used medicinally against different ailments like, fever, asthma, bronchitis, cough and mainly for digestive problems such as gas, bloating, colic, and poor digestive function. Number of active constituents and essential oil were identified and characterized from the leaves and rhizomes of sweet flag. An over view of the pharmacological activities and insecticidal activities are summarized here. © 2010 Academic Journals. 
Acoraceae; Acorus calamus; Acorus gramineus; Active constituents; Pharmacology