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[[File:Acorus calamus1.jpg|thumb|right|''Bhutanashini'']]
'''Jatila''' is a tall perennial wetland monocot of the Acoraceae family, in the genus Acorus. 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]] and nutmeg.This plant is belongs to Aracea family.<ref name="Plant family"/>
==Uses==
{{Uses|Epilepsy}}, {{Uses|Oedema}}, {{Uses|Scrotal enlargement}}, {{Uses|Skin diseases}}, {{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Alopecia}}, {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Eye diseases}}, {{Uses|Acid gastritis}}, {{Uses|Heart problems}}
===Flower===
{{Flower|Spadix||yellowishYellowish-green|6 petal|The tepals can be a light brown in color, are very small with squarish tips}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Berry|||greenGreen, angular, 3-celled, fleshy, containing 1-3 oblong seeds.|}}
===Other features===
{{Propagation|Rhizomes}}.
==How to plant/cultivate==Grows best in tropical/subtropical conditions. Field is prepared similar to paddy, with waterlogging and farmyard manure and the rhizomes are planted.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
==References==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acorus_calamus "Chemistry""]</ref><ref name="Leaf">[http://www.friendsofthewildflowergarden.org/pages/plants/sweetflag.html " Leaves description"]</ref><ref name="Ayurvedic 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://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/9381/1/NPR%203%281%29%2019-21.pdf "Cultivation details]</ref><ref name="]Plant 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]
