Botanical Name - Acorus calamus Category - Medicinal Form - Fresh/Dry Part Used - Tuberous rhizomes General Information - Acorus calamus, a semiaquatic herb with creeping rhizomes, shows diverse pharmacological properties including antibacterial, insecticidal, antiulcerative, etc. It is a very potent adaptogenic drug. Phytochemicals- bioactive compounds present in Acorus calamus are flavonoid, monoterpene, quinone, sesquiterpene, and phenylpropanoid
