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In the News (Sun 27 May 12)

  
  Sweet Flag Foliage (Acorus Calamus Root)
Walt Whitman enjoyed the effects of Acorus Calamus root during long walks in the country and wrote lovingly of it in many of his poems.
It was a common ingredient during the middle ages in European witches "flying brews." Sweet flag has been used for 2,000 years worldwide to treat certain health problems.
In mild doses Acorus Calamus root was commonly used as a stimulant to combat fatigue while larger doses were thought to produce a psychedelic effect.
www.salviasupply.com /store/sweet-flag.html   (173 words)

  
  Acorus Calamus India, Calamus India, Sweet flag Manufacturer, Sweet flag India, Acorus Calamus Exporter India, Acorus ...
Acorus calamus is a Perrenial, semi-aquatic and smelly plant, found in both temperate and subtemperate zones.
Acorus Calamus Powder - Acorus calamus powder is a stimulating nervine antispasmodic and a general tonic to the mind.
Acorus Calamus extract is used in the form of powder and balms.
www.sssbiotic.com /product/Calamus.asp   (636 words)

  
 Acorus
The species Acorus calamus is native to the southeastern United States, growing in wet areas in marshes and ditches.
Acorus is a rather remarkable plant in a number of respects.
Upon investigation of its morphology and its DNA sequences, it now appears that Acorus may represent an early stage in the evolution of the monocots, since it falls out as their sister group.
www.ucmp.berkeley.edu /monocots/acorus.html   (266 words)

  
 Pinellia, Arisaema, Acorus and Typhonium
The uses of acorus, as defined in this ancient text, are almost identical to those indicated in the same text for polygala, with which acorus is frequently combined in formulas for treating neurological disorders.
The effects of acorus are thought to be due mainly to the essential oil fraction, which contains asarone (a significant ingredient of asarum); terpenes, such as caryophyllene (a major ingredient of clove); and methyleugenol and methylisoeugenol (found also in asarum and clove).
Acorus calamus was reported, in a single study, to cause cancer in laboratory animals, causing the FDA to restrict its use in herbal medicines.
www.itmonline.org /arts/pinellia.htm   (4292 words)

  
 Acorus Calamus
Acorus Calamus Root has a long history of usage in many countries: at least 2000 years in China and India.
In mild doses Acorus calamus root was commonly used as a stimulant to combat fatigue.
Walt Whitman enjoyed the effects of Acorus calamus root during long walks in the country and wrote lovingly of it in many of his poems.
ethnogens.com /acoruscalamus.html   (155 words)

  
 Acorus
Acorus is the Japanese relative of the American herb calamus, also known as sweet flag.
Acorus affects the brain during withdrawal from cocaine, heroin, and morphine.
Acorus can blunt gastric upset during the acute phase of drug withdrawal (although it has no effect on the cravings themselves) through its ability to prevent the secretion of the inflammatory chemical histamine.
www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_acorus.htm   (471 words)

  
 massagetoday.com
Acorus is a grass-like, perennial shrub that resembles an iris.
Acorus has also been used in ayurvedic medicine to cure fevers and treat asthma and bronchitis.
The typical dose of acorus root is between 3-9 grams, usually taken as a decoction.
www.massagetoday.com /topics/herbcentral/acorus.php   (399 words)

  
 A C O R U S - The Rural Property Specialists - planning, design, diversification, land, property, farm, business, ...
Acorus provide a range of specialist consultancy services to rural businesses and property owners across England and the British Isles.
Here, regularly updated, we will be sharing the development and building work currently being carried out for a client in Essex.
We hope it will provide you with an insight of the varied work we can do at Acorus; if you would like further information or assistance with a project of your own, our contact details can be found on this site or telephone 01284 753271.
www.acorus.co.uk   (279 words)

  
 referencement sites internet - Acorus : Prestatataire de référencement Internet
referencement sites internet - Acorus : Prestatataire de référencement Internet
ACORUS a obtenu la validation QUALIPEM en juin 2004, démontrant le sérieux, le professionnalisme et la qualité de ses services de référencement de site Internet.
Cette validation témoigne de la démarche qualité entreprise par ACORUS depuis plusieurs années pour répondre aux attentes de ses clients.
www.acorus.fr   (337 words)

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