Post by Angaridatha on Feb 14, 2005 22:55:51 GMT -5
Biological Name: Acornus calamus
Other Names: Calamus, Vacha, Bach
Remedies For: Antispasmodic, decongestant, emetic, expectorant, nervine, rejuvenative, stimulant Ayurvedic
Applications: Arthritis, asthma, brain rejuvenation, cerebral circulation promoter, colds, coma (as snuff), cough, deafness, detoxifies subtle channels, emetic, epilepsy, hysteria, insanity, memory, mental sharpness, nasal congestion, and polyps (as snuff); nervous system rejuvenation, neuralgia, shock (as snuff), sinus headaches/sinusitis, transmutes sexual energy to spiritual energy; gastritis, colic pain, laryngitis, Vayu and Kapha rejuvenator. One of the best mind herbs. It removes the toxic effects of marijuana from the liver and brain. External-paste applied to head for headaches and arthritic joint pain. Powder may be sprinkled in home for removal of insects, fleas; keeps moths from woollen material.
Description: A semi-aquatic perennial cultivated in damp marshy places, or by the edge of lakes and streams in India and Burma.
Dosage: Decoction, milk decoction, powder, paste
Other Names: Calamus, Vacha, Bach
Remedies For: Antispasmodic, decongestant, emetic, expectorant, nervine, rejuvenative, stimulant Ayurvedic
Applications: Arthritis, asthma, brain rejuvenation, cerebral circulation promoter, colds, coma (as snuff), cough, deafness, detoxifies subtle channels, emetic, epilepsy, hysteria, insanity, memory, mental sharpness, nasal congestion, and polyps (as snuff); nervous system rejuvenation, neuralgia, shock (as snuff), sinus headaches/sinusitis, transmutes sexual energy to spiritual energy; gastritis, colic pain, laryngitis, Vayu and Kapha rejuvenator. One of the best mind herbs. It removes the toxic effects of marijuana from the liver and brain. External-paste applied to head for headaches and arthritic joint pain. Powder may be sprinkled in home for removal of insects, fleas; keeps moths from woollen material.
Description: A semi-aquatic perennial cultivated in damp marshy places, or by the edge of lakes and streams in India and Burma.
Dosage: Decoction, milk decoction, powder, paste
