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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==
Landscape Uses:ContainerGrows best in tropical/subtropical conditions. Field is prepared similar to paddy, Ground cover, Massing, Rock garden, Seashorewith waterlogging and farmyard manure and the rhizomes 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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