Family

• Araceae 

Constituents

• Essential Oil
• Bitter principles
• Tannins

Parts used

• Rhizomes 

Properties

• Stimulator of gastric secretions
• Stomachic
• Carminative
• Aperitive
• Diuretic

Indications

Internal Use

• Heartburn
• Dyspepsia
• Abdominal swelling
• Flatulence
• Gastritis
• Gout
• Cholecystitis

External use

• Rheumatism

Side effects

Beware of the use of essential oil of calamus-aromaticus. The latter is not recommended in herbal medicine because of health risks (cancer).

Contraindications

Pregnancy, breastfeeding

Interactions

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Forms of use

• Sweet Flag tea (infusion)
• Decoction of Sweet Flag (20g rhizome to 1 liter of water, macerate for 6 hours after boiling, apply as a compress)
• Liqueur (as an aperitif)
• Tincture (to be applied externally in a bandage)