Common Name: Vasambu / Sweet Flag
Botanical Name: Acorus calamus
Family: Acoraceae
Plant Part Used: Rhizome (underground stem) – usually dried and used in sticks or powdered form
Form Available:
Dried rhizome sticks (known as “Vasambu”)
Taste (Rasa): Bitter and pungent
Energy (Virya): Heating
Post-digestive Effect (Vipaka): Pungent
Fragrance: Strong, spicy, woody aroma with a slightly sweet undertone
Traditionally tied to babies' hands to develop digestive strength
Treats colic, indigestion, vomiting, and flatulence
Used in infant massage oils and baby powders
Believed to stimulate the nervous system, enhance speech clarity, and support memory power
Used in Siddha formulations for developmental delay and speech therapy in children
Effective in managing cold, asthma, bronchitis, and cough
Clears phlegm and opens respiratory channels
Acts as a natural insect repellent
Applied to skin for wound healing, itching, and skin infections
Burnt vasambu is used to disinfect homes naturally
Used in traditional systems to calm the mind
Supports those with epilepsy, nervous disorders, and mental fatigue
Dried stick used as a natural toothbrush
Freshens breath and helps treat mouth ulcers
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Tamil | வசம்பு (Vasambu) |
| Sanskrit | Vacha / Ugragandha |
| Hindi | वच (Vach) / Sweet Flag |
| Malayalam | വയമ്പ് (Vayambu) |
| Kannada | ಬಚನಗಾ (Bachanagaa) |
| Telugu | వచము (Vachamu) |
| Marathi | वचा (Vacha) |
| English | Sweet Flag / Calamus / Bitter Calamus |
Should be used in small, controlled amounts
Not recommended during pregnancy without expert advice
Avoid oral overconsumption – large doses can be toxic
FDA has restricted the use of certain varieties of Acorus calamus in large doses due to concerns over *beta-asarone content (carcinogenic in high amounts)
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