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Review Papers | Ayurveda | Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026 | Pages: 721 - 725 | India
A Classical Review of Vacha (Acorus Calamus Linn.) in Ayurvedic Literature
Abstract: Acorus calamus (Vacha) is an important aromatic medicinal plant widely used in Ayurveda for its diverse therapeutic properties. Vacha has been mentioned since the Vedic period and is extensively described in classical Ayurvedic texts such as Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya. The drug possesses Katu Tikta Rasa, Laghu Tikshna Guna, Ushna Veerya and Katu Vipaka, and is mainly Kapha-Vata Shamaka. Vacha exhibits various therapeutic actions such as Medhya, V?k-vardhana, Deepana, Pachana, Lekhana and Shirovirechana. It is widely used in the management of Apasmara, Unmada, Kasa, Shwasa, Agnimandya and V?k vikara. In Ayurveda, proper knowledge of dravya including its Rasapanchaka, paryaya and karma is essential for effective treatment. Therefore, the present study reviews the classical references of Vacha including its synonyms and their meanings, vernacular names, gana-varga vargeekarana, varieties, Rasapanchaka, rogaghnata, and yogas described in Brihatrayi and various Nighantus such as Dhanvantari Nighantu, Raja Nighantu and Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.
Keywords: Vacha, Ayurvedic Literature, Rasapanchaka, Medhya Dravya, Rogaghnata
How to Cite?: Dr Jayashree KS, "A Classical Review of Vacha (Acorus Calamus Linn.) in Ayurvedic Literature", Volume 15 Issue 3, March 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 721-725, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26310191848, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26310191848