An Overview on Acorus Calamus (Sweet Flag): A Gift from Nature
Abstract: Researchers are increasingly interested in the pharmacological effects of several plants. Acorus calamus, also recognized for its another name sweet flag. This is holistic herb from rhizomatous family Acoraceae. It is well known for the beneficial effects in Ayurvedic and other medicinal systems. This plant having longstanding tradition of use along with various conventional as well as ethnomedicinal uses. In Ayurvedic medicine, sweet flag is believed as beneficial for treating various ailments. This herb claims to exhibit various properties like anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-oxident, antitumor, anticonvulsant, antiproliferative, antidiabetic, antifungal, and immunosuppresive properties. A. calamus consist of good range of phytochemicals. It has been discovered to contain significant amounts of sesquiterpenes and phenylpropanes, including cis-isoasarone, monoterpenes, bitter substances; ketones, tannins, mucilage, resins. It also contains The existence of glycosides, flavonoids and phenolic compounds. The diverse range of properties exhibited by Acorus calamus renders it a promising plant species for numerous applications. The present review provides useful insights into traditional uses, active constituents and various pharmacological properties.
Keywords: Sweet flag, traditional medicine, chemical constituents, geography
How to Cite?: Shagufta Rajaulla Naikwadi, "An Overview on Acorus Calamus (Sweet Flag): A Gift from Nature", Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1279-1282, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24820103501, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24820103501