Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Sweet-flag

Plant

English

Sweet-flag, Calamus, Cinnamon sedge, European sweetflag, Flag iris, Flagroot, Myrtle flag, Myrtle grass, Myrtle sedge, Singer's root, Sweet calamus, Sweet cane, Sweet myrtle, Sweet root, Sweet rush, Sweet sedge, Vacha, Variegated flag iris

Latin

Acorus calamus Linne, Calamus aromaticus Garsault, Acorus vulgaris Simk., Calamus aromaticus, Acorus calamus

Plantparts

creeping rootstalks, foliage, Rhizome, Root, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Abdominal bloating, Abdominal cramp, Abdominal pain, Abdominal swelling, Abdominal trouble, accumulation of fluids, Accumulation of water, Ache, Aches, Acid indigestion, Acidity, Acidity of the stomach, Acute coryza, Acute viral nasopharyngitis, Adstringent, Affections of the liver, Aids digestion, anaemia, Analgesic, Anemia, Angina, Anodyne, Anorexia, Anorexy, Antalgic, Anthelmintic, Anthelmintics, Anti-anemic, Antianginal, Antiarthritic, Anti-asthmatic, Anti-bacterial, Antibacterial Agent, Anti-Bronchitic, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-cholera, Anticonvulsant, Antidepressant, Antidepressive, Anti-diarrheic, Antidiarrhetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Antidiarrhoeic, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-eczemic, Anti-edemic, Anti-epileptic, Anti-fatigue, Antifebrile, Anti-flu, Anti-halitosic, Anti-heartburn, Anti-helminthic, Antihelminthics, Antihelmintic, Antihemorrhagic, Anti-hypertensive, Antihypotensive agent, Antihæmorrhagic, Anti-inflammatory, antiinflammatory agent, antiinflammatory agent in digestive tract diseases, Antimicrobial, anti-microbial action, Antimicrobial Agent, Anti-neuralgic, antipyretic, Anti-Rheumatic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Anxiety, Anxiety disorder, Anxiety disorders, Anxious, aperient, aphrodisiac, Apoplectic stroke, Apoplexy, Appetite stimulant, Appetizer, Appetizing, Arterial hypertension, arthritis, Arthrosis, Asthenia of kidney, Asthenia of liver, asthma, Astrigent, Astringent, Bactericidal, Bactericide, Bacteriostatic, Bad breath, bad digestion, baktericidal, Bellyache, Bellypain, benificial effect on the digestion, biliary disorders, Bilious affection, Biliousness, Bladder ailments, Bladder complaints, Bladder disease, Bladder diseases, bladder disorders, Bladder infection, Bladder infections, Bladder inflammation, Bladder problems, Bleeding Stancher, Bloating, blood building, blood cleanser, blood cleansing, blood formation, Bloodforming, Blood purifier, Bloody flux, Bronchial catarrh, Bronchitis, Bronquite, Calmative, Calming of nerves, Cardialgia, Carminative, Carminativum, Cataplasm, Catarrh, Catarrhal inflammation, catharic, Cathartic, Cephalagia, Cephalalgia, Cerebrovascular accident, check bleeding, Chest Pain, Chest Pains, chill, Chills, Cholera, Chronic pain, Cleanses the blood, Clears gas, Cold, colds, Colic, Coloenteritis, common cold, complaints of the stomach, compress, constipation, convulsion, Convulsions, convulsive state, cordial, Costive, Costiveness, Cough, Coughing, Coughs, cramp, Cramps, Cutaneous conditions, Cutaneous Eruptions, cystitis, Cystitis acuta, Dental Analgesic, Dental pain, depression, depurant, Depurative, dermatological, dermatological complaints, Dermatosis, diaorrhea, Diaphoretic, Diarrhea, diarrhoea, Digestive, digestive disorders, digestive disturbance, digestive problems, Digestive stimulant, Digestive System Disorders, digestive trouble, Digestive ulcers, digestive upset, Digestive weakness, Disdorders of the bile, Disease of the bladder, disease of the digestive organs, disease of the gall, disease of the liver, disease of the stomach, Disinfectant, disorder of metabolism, disorder of the kidneys, disorders of the digestive system, disorders of the liver, dispel worms, dispepsia, Diuretic, dropsy, Dyschezia, dysentery, dyspepsia, Dyssynergic defaecation, eczema, edema, Emetic, enteritis, enterocolitis, epilepsy, eruption, Eupeptic, excema, exhaustion, expectorant, Expellant of phlegm, expel worms, failing memory, failing of memory, faintness, Fart, Fatigue, Febrifugal, febrifuge, Febrile response, feebleness, Fetor oris, fever, feverish condition, Fevers, flatulence, flatulency, flatus, Flu, fluid accumulation, fomentation, Forgetfulness, Fortifying, Freight, fullness, Gall-bladder complaints, gallbladder disorders, Gall-bladder problems, Gall complaints, Gargle, Gas, gastralgia, Gastric catarrh, gastric disorders, Gastric Disturbances, gastric ulcer, Gastritis, gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal disorder, Gastropathy, General inflammation, General inflammations, Good for digestion, good for the stomach, Gout, Gripe, Grippe, haematopoiesis, haemostatic, halitosis, have weak nerves, headache, headaches, Head colds, head pains, heartburn, helmint, hematopoiesis, Hemostat, hemostatic, hepatic disease, Hepatic disorders, hepatic problems, Herbal tonic, hidrotic, High blood pressure, Hydropsy, Hypertension, Hyper tensive, Hypotension, Hypotensive, Hæmostatic, Icterus, improves appetite, improves digestion, inappetence, Increases sexual desire, Increases the appetite, indigestion, Induce sweating, induce vomiting, Infected sore throats, infectious diseases, Inflammation, inflammation in general, inflammation of mucous membrane, inflammation of the bladder, Inflammation of the digestive tract, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth, Inflammation of the sinuses, Inflammation of the throat, Inflammation of the urethra, inflammations, Inflammations in general, Inflammed joints, Influenza, inhibit bleeding, Intestinal affections, intestinal catarrh, intestinal complaints, Intestinal cramps, intestinal diseases, intestinal disorders, intestinal gas, intestinal problem, intestinal problems, jaundice, Joint inflammation, Joint inflammations, Kidney Ailments, kidney complaints, kidney disease, kidney diseases, kidney disorders, Kidney failure, kidney problem, kidney problems, Kidney tonic, Kidney treatment, kidney trouble, lack of appetite, Languidness, Languor, Lassitude, Laxative, Lethargy, Listlessness, Liver ailments, liver complaints, liver diseases, Liver disorders, Liverishness, liver problems, Loss of appetite, loss of blood, Love drug, low blood pressure, Lowers bloodpressure, malodorous breath, metabolic derangement, metabolic disorder, Metabolic Disorders, metabolic disturbance, movements of the bowel, Mucolytic agent, Nephropathy, Nerve pains, Nervine, Nervous atony, Nervous complaints of stomach, Nervous debility, Nervous indigestion, Nervous lassitude, Nervousness, Nervous stomach, Nervous trophorestorative, neuralgia, Neurasthenia, oedema, Pain, painful disorders, pain in the chest, painkiller, pain relief, pain relieving, Pains, pains in general, pain stilling, Pick-me-up, plague, Podagra, Poor appetite, Poor digestion, Poor memory, poultice, Pressor, Promotes digestion, promoting metabolism, Psychostimulants, Purgative, purify blood, purify the blood, Pyretic, Pyrexia, pyrosis, quinsy, rash, Rashes, reduce blood pressure, reduce fevers, reduce fluid retention, reduce high bloodpressure, reduces swellings, Refresher, refreshing, relaxant, relaxes the nervous system, Relaxing, relax spasms, relieves fevers, Remittent fever, Renal disease, Renal disorders, Renal failure, Renal insufficiency, renal problems, Restores the blood, rheumatic conditions, Rheumatic disorder, rheumatic pain, rheumatic pains, rheumatism, Rhinosinusitis, Sedative, Shock, Sinus infection, Sinusitis, Sinus trouble, skin disease, Skin diseases, skin disorders, skin eruption, Skin Eruptions, skin problems in general, skin rashes, soothe, soothes headaches, soothes nerves, Soothing, sores, sore throat, spasm, Spasmolytic, Stanches blood, staunches bleeding, stimulant, Stimulants, Stimulant to increase appetite, stimulates digestion, stimulate the appetite, stimulating, Stiptic, Stomach ache, Stomach aches, Stomach aliment, stomach atony, stomach complaints, stomach cramp, stomach debility, Stomach disease, stomach disorders, Stomachic, stomach lassitude, Stomach pain, stomach pains, stomach problems, stomach spasms, stomach tonic, Stomach trouble, Stomach ulcers, Stomatitis, Stop bleeding, stops bleeding, Strengthener, Strengthening, Stroke, strokes, styptic, sudorific, suffering from a nervous disorder, sweat-inducing, sweeten the breath, swellings, the flue, the gripes, throat infections, throat inflammation, Throat pain, throat-wash, tiredness, to cleanse the blood, Tonic, Tonsillitis, toothache, Tooth problems, Tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, tranquillizer, Traumatic injury, treatment for worms, Ulcer, upset stomach, Urethritis, Urinary bladder disease, Urinary bladder inflammation, Used as an antiseptic, Used as a stimulant, Used in the treatment of anaemia, Used in the treatment of anemia, Used in the treatment of cough, Used in the treatment of liver disorders, Vasopressor, Vasopressor agent, Vermicide, vermifugal, vermifuge, vomitive, Warming digestive, weak memory, weak nerves, weakness, weak stomach, weariness, wind, worm, worms, Wound, wound care, wounds, wound treatment

Cancer

Anti-cancer, Anti-carciogenic, Anti-cariogenic, Cancer, Malignant neoplasm, Malignant tumor

Women's diseases

Abortifacient, Abortion, Abortive, Absence of a menstrual period, Amenorrhea, Amenorrhoea, Amenorrhœa, Amenorrhoea, Amenorrhœa, Emmenagogue, encourages menstruation, induce abortion, promote the onset of menstruation, stimulates menstruation

Homoeopathically uses

homoeopathically use, Homoeopathically uses

Warnings

Carcinogen, Carcinogenic, Causing cancer, Hallucinogen, hallucinogenic, induce hallucinations, Not suitable for pregnant women, Poison, Poisonous, should not be taken when pregnant, Skould not be taken during lactation, Toxic, ulcerogenic

Foods

Aromatic, Condiment, culinary, Culinary herb, Flavor, flavouring, liqueur production, spice

Other uses

Against lice, Cosmetics, cosmetic use, deters insects, Insecticidal, insecticide, Insectifuge, Insect repellent, Lice, Louse, Pediculicide, Quitting smoking, repels insects, Smoking cessation, Smoking withdrawal, tobacco dependency, Used in cosmetics, Used to treat lice (Pediculus humanus capitus)

TCM - Traditional Chinese medicine

TCM MERIDIAN: NA, Traditional Chinese medicine, Used in traditional Chinese medicin

Veterinary uses

Veterinary: promotes the flow of milk in cattle, Veterinary use

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Brazil, Phytomedical use in Nepal, Phytomedical use in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), Phytomedical use in Vietnam, Used in Bangladesh, Used in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo

Ingredients

 aceteugenol, Acoretine, Acoric-Acid, acorin, acorone, alcohol, Alpha-Asarone, Alpha-Pinene, Alpha-Terpineol, amine, Amino acid, Ar-Curcumene, Arsenic, Asarone, ascorbic acid, azulene, Beta-Pinene, Bitter Components, borneol, Butyric acid, Calcium, Camphene, camphor, Caryophyllene, choline, Chromium, Copper, Curcumin, Decanoic acid, Delta-Carene, dextrin, D-Glucose, Dimethylamine, essential oil, Estragole, Ethanol, eucalyptol, eugenol, Furfural, glycoside, Heptanoic acid, Humulene, iron, Isoeugenol, limonene, Linalol, linalool, magnesium, manganese, menthol, menthone, Methyl eugenol, Methyl isoeugenol, Methylamine, mucilage, myrcene, Nickel, Ocimene, oil of cloves, Organic acid, oxalic acid, Palmitic acid, P-Cymene, phenol, Phenylpropanes, potassium, resin, Sabinene, saponin, Selinene, Sesquiterpene, sharp essential oil, Sitosterol, sodium, starch, sugar, sugars, Tannic acid, tannin, Tanning agents, terpene, Terpinen-4-Ol, Terpinolene, Trans-Anethole, trimethylamine, triterpene, Vitamin B1, zinc, Α-Terpinene, Β-Asarone, Γ-Terpinene, Δ-cadinene

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn0098

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