Acorus calamus, also known as Vacha, Sweet Flag, or simply Calamus, has a long history of use in the oldest written botanical medical system known to exist, Ayurveda.  Growing in our ephemeral pools, this plant thrives in damp, wet environments, spending months of every year living under water.  

Used to support clarity of mind and awaken digestive fire, this plant is drying and warming.  This rhizome's warming qualities are used by people around the world to address the person that is heavy, wet, congested and suffering from mental fogginess.

We grow the American species, which is understood to not contain Beta-acerone, which has been banned by the FDA.   Until the regulations are clarified by species, we do not recommend internal use of this plant.  This tincture can be applied topically for aromatic effects.