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Acorus calamus - Jatila

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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]] (cinnamon) 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|WoundSWounds}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Eye diseases}}, {{Uses|Acid gastritis}}, {{Uses|Heart-diseasesproblems}}
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Rhizome}}, {{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 "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">[httpshttp://pfafnopr.orgniscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/9381/user1/plantNPR%203%281%29%2019-21.aspx?latinnamepdf Cultivation details]</ref><ref name=Acorus+calamus "Cultivation detailsPlant 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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