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Acorus calamus - Jatila

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[[File:Acorus calamus1.jpg|thumb|right|''Bhutanashini'']]
 Acorus calamus (also called sweet flag or calamus, among many common names) '''Jatila''' is a tall perennial wetland monocot of the Acoraceae family, in the genus Acorus. In spite of common names that include the words "rush" and "sedge", it is neither a rush nor sedge.The scented leaves and more strongly scented rhizomes have traditionally been used medicinally and to make fragrances, and the dried and powdered rhizome has been used as a substitute for [[Ginger]], [[Sthula tvak]] (cinnamon) and nutmeg.This plant is belongs to Aracea family.<ref name="Plant family"/>
==Uses==
{{Uses|epilepsyEpilepsy}}, {{Uses|oedemaOedema}}, {{Uses|scrotal Scrotal enlargement}}, {{Uses|skin Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|headacheHeadache}}, {{Uses|alopeciaAlopecia}}, {{Uses|woundWounds}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|eye Eye diseases}}, {{Uses|acid Acid gastritis}}, {{Uses|heart-diseasesHeart problems}}<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Dried FolaigeRhizome}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herbRoots}}.
==Chemical Composition==
Contains volatile oils, flavonoids, apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, tiliroside, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid Both triploid and tormentic acid, phenolic acidstetraploid A. calamus contain alpha-asarone. Other phytochemicals include beta-asarone, eugeno and 3%–21% tannins.Diploids do not contain beta-asaronel<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=Athibaje, Baje, Baje gida|ml=Vaembu, Vashampa|sa=Bacha, Bhadra, Bhutanashini|ta=Akaraveci, Akkitam|te=Vadaja, Vasa|hi=Bacc, Bach|en=Agrimony}}
==Habit==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|Ensiform|The leaves are divided into 3erect and flat and sword-6 toothed leafletslike, with smaller leaflets bright green, rising fan-like from a pinkish base although some bases may range from white to red in betweencolor}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|UnisexualSpadix|2|Yellowish-4cm long|Yellowgreen|5-206 petal|Flowers Season is June - AugustThe tepals can be a light brown in color, are very small with squarish tips}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Berry|7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|clearly grooved lengthwise|Green, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairsangular, 3-celled, fleshy, containing 1-3 oblong seeds|}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka TailaKolakulathadi churna]] as ''root juice extract''* [[Manasamitra vatakam]] * [[Brahmi vati]]* [[Chandrodaya varti]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/>
==Where to get the saplings==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|CuttingsRhizomes}}.
==How to plant/cultivate==
Easily grown Grows best in most soils[21][22], preferring a calcareous soiltropical/subtropical conditions. Thrives in a dry lightly shaded position[16], though it prefers full sun.Plants usually self-sow quite freely when growing in a suitable position[19]. The seeds are contained in burrs that can easily attach themselves Field is prepared similar to clothing or animal's furpaddy, thus transporting them to a new area where they can germinate with waterlogging and grow.The cultivar 'Sweet scented' is popular in France for making tea because the whole plant is sweet scented farmyard manure and the flowers have a spicy apricot-like fragrancerhizomes are planted.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslandsNorth temperate hemisphere}}, {{Commonly seen|meadowsTropical asia}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fieldsHimalayas}}.
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
File:OdermennigAcorus calamus2.jpg|LeavesFile:Agrimonia eupatoria02Acorus calamus kz1.JPG|LeafFile:Acorus calamus 2019-04-16 1125.jpg|RhizomeFile:Acorus calamus seeds.jpg|SeedsImageFile:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNTAcorusCalamus2.BOT.2004.0jpg|FlowersFile:Acorus calamus1 (5097239953).jpg|Flowers
</gallery>
==References==
 
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://wwwen.sciencedirectwikipedia.comorg/science/article/piiwiki/S0378874112006393?via%3Dihub "sciencedirect"Acorus_calamus Chemistry]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[httpshttp://webwww.archivefriendsofthewildflowergarden.org/web/20131226161459/http:/pages/www.wildflowers-guide.complants/39-agrimonysweetflag.html "wayback machine" Leaves description]</ref><ref name="UsesAyurvedic preparations">[httphttps://www.homeremediesseasyayurveda.com/agrimonia2015/01/06/vacha-eupatoriaacorus-medicinalcalamus-uses-andresearch-imagesside-effects-remedy/ "traditional medicine"Ayurvedic preparations]</ref><ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://practicalplantsnopr.niscair.res.orgin/bitstream/123456789/9381/1/wikiNPR%203%281%29%2019-21.pdf Cultivation details]</Agrimonia_eupatoria ref><ref name="practical palntsPlant family"]>Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:233</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [http://www.techno-preneur.net/technology/project-profiles/food/sweet.html Sweet Flag Agrotechnology]* [http://www.primaryinfo.com/acorus-calamus.htm Acorus Calamus-Primary Information Services]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Acoraceae]]

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