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The use of Calamus Oil is referenced in the holy anointing oil according to Exodus 30:23. While it may not have originated in Egypt, historical evidence suggests its presence as far back as 1300 BC in the Chester Beatty papyrus. Although the ancient Egyptians seldom discussed the plant's medicinal properties, it was undoubtedly utilized in perfume production.

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  • Botanical Name: Acorus calamus
  • Family: Araceae
  • Origin: India
  • Plant part: Root
  • Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
  • Color: Yellow to yellowish brown slightly viscous liquid.
  • Aroma: Calamus Root has a refreshing scent similar to cinnamon.
  • Properties: It is bactericidal, carminative, hypotensive, insecticide, anticonvulsant, antiseptic, spasmolytic, stimulant, diaphoretic, expectorant, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge.
  • Blends well with: Cananga, labdanum, olibanum, cinnamon, cedar wood, amyris, oregano, patchouli, spice and other Essential Oil.

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Calamus Oil is extracted from the calamus plant, an aquatic species with reddish stems that can reach heights of up to one meter. It features distinctive sword-shaped leaves and small, greenish-yellow flowers, typically found near lakes and streams. Often referred to as Sweet Flag due to its resemblance to the Yellow Flag plant, calamus emits a unique and pleasant fragrance from its various parts. Primarily cultivated for its rhizomes, this plant holds significance for its aromatic properties.

Uses:

Calamus essential oil, derived from Acorus calamus, is highly valued for its aromatic properties and its ability to invigorate and strengthen. It is commonly utilized to alleviate nervousness, vertigo, headaches, and dysentery.

Although once an official preparation in the United States and certain other pharmacopoeias, the fluid extract of calamus is no longer officially recognized in the British Pharmacopoeia. However, it remains widely utilized in herbal medicine for its aromatic bitterness.

Additionally, calamus essential oil serves as a carminative, relieving discomfort caused by gas and inhibiting the growth of bacteria responsible for flatulence. It is often employed to stimulate appetite and aid digestion, available in various forms such as fluid extracts, infusions, or tinctures. The tincture, produced by macerating finely-cut rhizomes in alcohol for seven days and then filtering, is utilized as a stomachic and flavoring agent.

Furthermore, the essential oil is incorporated into inhalation blends and various products including soaps, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, air fresheners, perfumes, aromatherapy items, bath oils, spa treatments, incense, and more, enhancing their fragrance and therapeutic qualities.

Composition:
It contains acorenone, b-gurjunene, isoshyobunine, b-asarone, calamendiol, a-selinene, a-calacorene, calamusenone, camphone and shyobunone.

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Calamus Oil

Calamus Oil

The use of Calamus Oil is referenced in the holy anointing oil according to Exodus 30:23. While it may not have originated in Egypt, historical evidence suggests its presence as far back as 1300 BC in the Chester Beatty papyrus. Although the ancient Egyptians seldom discussed the plant's medicinal properties, it was undoubtedly utilized in perfume production.

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