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Botanical: Acorus americanus
Family: Arecaceae (arum/palm) - Acoraceae (sweet flag)
Other common names: Calamus, Sweet Sedge, Sweet Grass, Sweet Root, Sweet Rush, Sweet Cane, Sweet Calomel, Sweet Myrtle, Myrtle Grass, Myrtle Sedge, Cinnamon Sedge, Rat Root, Muskrat Root, Gladdon, Pine Root, Flagroot, Beewort
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Ordering Information
Item # S741 (capsules)/103580 (bulk) |
30 Capsules |
$9.76 |
1150 Capsules |
$161.45 |
| 60 Capsules |
$14.28 |
1400 Capsules |
$180.82 |
| 90 Capsules |
$19.28 |
1/4 lb. Powder |
$10.78 |
| 450 Capsules |
$72.30 |
1/2 lb. Powder |
$21.56 |
| 700 Capsules |
$104.84 |
1 lb. Powder |
$43.12 |
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American Sweet Flag* has been used for centuries as an expectorant and an anesthetic. Sweet Flag is used extensively in Native American medicine, especially in the northern latitudes, as a calmative, brain tonic and a digestive aid.
*Note: The B-asarone content in the essential oil of an Asian variety of the species is thought to be carginogenic and excluded from the American species, but because the USFDA labeled all varieties of Acorus calamus (sometimes also called Rat Root and Calamus) as unsafe in 1968, further research has been discouraged with regard to the herb's many historic applications. Thus, it is always recommended that any use of Rat Root be conducted only under the care of a qualified health care provider.
Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
History and Uses:
Sweet Flag
is considered by the Chinese to have antiarrhythmic, hypotensive, vasodilatory, antitussive, antibacterial and expectorant properties. Sweet Flag has been historically used for lack of mental focus, stomach problems, acidity and as an aid to stop smoking tobacco. Sweet Flag has been shown to be of low toxicity in animals, and adverse reactions are rare. Though recent studies have revealed the presence of B-asarone, a carcinogen, the American variety is considered superior to the European species, because it appears to lack this ingredient. Native Americans would chew the root while running long distances to increase endurance and stamina, and they also used it as an anesthetic for toothache and headaches. Externally, Sweet Flag is added to the bath to quiet the nerves and induce a state of tranquility. Tincture of Sweet Flag is useful as a parasiticide when directly, and frequently, applied to lice and scabies infestations. Sweet Flag does have emmanagogic properties and should be avoided during pregnancy.
Ingredients: 100% Sweet Flag (sold as Calamus Root) Botanical Powder - Our products contain 100% pure plant-based/natural materials using no fillers, grains, yeast, sugars, binders, excipients, starches, or synthetic materials.
Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) Capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.
Contraindications:
Pregnant and nursing women should not use Sweet Flag (Calamus), as it is considered a uterine stimulant. Overuse (many times the recommended dosage) should be avoided, as it may cause vomiting and further serious problems.
*Note: The B-asarone content in the essential oil of an Asian variety of the species is thought to be carginogenic and said to be excluded from the American species, but because the USFDA labeled all varieties of Acorus calamus as unsafe in 1968, further research has been discouraged with regard to the herb's many historic applications. Thus, it is always recommended that any use of Sweet Flag (Calamus) be conducted only under the care of a qualified health care provider.
Capsule Information:
Our Sweet Flag supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs. |
