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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}}
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|rhizomeRhizome}}, {{Parts Used|roootsRoots}}.
==Chemical Composition==
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=athibajeAthibaje, bajeBaje, baje Baje gida|ml=vaembuVaembu, vashampaVashampa|sa=bachaBacha, bhadraBhadra, bhutanashiniBhutanashini|ta=akaraveciAkaraveci, akkitamAkkitam|te=vadajaVadaja, vasa, wasaVasa|hi=bacc, bachBacc, bajBach|en=Agrimony}}
==Habit==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|erectSimple|Ensiform|The leaves are erect and flat and sword-like, bright green, rising fan-like from a pinkish base although some bases may range from white to red in color}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|UnisexualSpadix||yellowishYellowish-green|6 petal|The tepals can be a light brown in color, are very small with squarish tips}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Acorus genusBerry||clearly grooved lengthwise|Acorus genus is a berryGreen, angular, 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==
==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|North temperate hemisphere}}, {{Commonly seen|tropical AsiaTropical asia}}, {{Commonly seen|Himalayas}}.
==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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acorus_calamus "wikipdea""Chemistry]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[http://www.friendsofthewildflowergarden.org/pages/plants/sweetflag.html Leaves description]</ref><ref name=" Wild Flower GardenAyurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2015/01/06/vacha-acorus-calamus-uses-research-side-effects-remedy/ 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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