Organic

Sweet Flag

Vacha

वच · Acorus calamus

Origin:: Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Bengal
Flavour:: Aromatic, bitter, slightly camphor-like and warming

AyurvedicMedicinalRegulatedRare

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About Sweet Flag

Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus) is one of the most ancient medicinal plants — traded over 4,000 years ago in the Middle East. In India, vacha is a critical Ayurvedic herb for neurological and speech disorders. The essential oil requires careful handling as some chemotypes contain regulated beta-asarone.

Health Benefits

Alpha-asarone has sedative and anticonvulsant properties in Ayurvedic use
Used in Ayurveda for speech development disorders and neurological conditions
Antibacterial and antifungal in essential oil
Traditional use for improving memory and cognitive function

Culinary & Industrial Uses

Ayurvedic formulations for nervous system and cognitive support
Flavouring for bitters and liqueurs (regulated in some export markets)
Root powder in traditional toothcare preparations
Incense and aromatic preparations

Processing & Grades

Rhizomes cleaned, sliced and dried. Beta-asarone content tested for market-specific regulatory compliance. Available as dried rhizome, powder or essential oil.

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