Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus) Rhizomes
Latin name: Acorus calamus
Plant Family: Araceae
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: North American Variety
Growing: Naturally found in moist soils, shallow water ditches, marshes, river edges and ponds, but I have successfully grown Sweet flag in regular garden soil in full sun for many years. Once it becomes established it has required no irrigation. Many people like to grown Sweet Flag in their gray water systems. Does not grow well in shade.
Edibility: The dried and powdered rhizome has a spicy flavor and is used as a substitute for ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg . The young leaves and inner shoots make very palatable salad or steamed greens. The root can also be roasted. Medicinal: Long use in Ayurveda, as a rejuvenator for the brain and nervous system and as a remedy for digestive disorders. I prefer to use this aromatic stimulant as a stomach tonic, carminative, and digestive bitter.
Permaculture Uses: Used to clean gray water systems, and water ways, the leaves for baskets and the aromatic roots as an insect repellant and incense.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Acorus calamus
Plant Family: Araceae
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: North American Variety
Growing: Naturally found in moist soils, shallow water ditches, marshes, river edges and ponds, but I have successfully grown Sweet flag in regular garden soil in full sun for many years. Once it becomes established it has required no irrigation. Many people like to grown Sweet Flag in their gray water systems. Does not grow well in shade.
Edibility: The dried and powdered rhizome has a spicy flavor and is used as a substitute for ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg . The young leaves and inner shoots make very palatable salad or steamed greens. The root can also be roasted. Medicinal: Long use in Ayurveda, as a rejuvenator for the brain and nervous system and as a remedy for digestive disorders. I prefer to use this aromatic stimulant as a stomach tonic, carminative, and digestive bitter.
Permaculture Uses: Used to clean gray water systems, and water ways, the leaves for baskets and the aromatic roots as an insect repellant and incense.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Acorus calamus
Plant Family: Araceae
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: North American Variety
Growing: Naturally found in moist soils, shallow water ditches, marshes, river edges and ponds, but I have successfully grown Sweet flag in regular garden soil in full sun for many years. Once it becomes established it has required no irrigation. Many people like to grown Sweet Flag in their gray water systems. Does not grow well in shade.
Edibility: The dried and powdered rhizome has a spicy flavor and is used as a substitute for ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg . The young leaves and inner shoots make very palatable salad or steamed greens. The root can also be roasted. Medicinal: Long use in Ayurveda, as a rejuvenator for the brain and nervous system and as a remedy for digestive disorders. I prefer to use this aromatic stimulant as a stomach tonic, carminative, and digestive bitter.
Permaculture Uses: Used to clean gray water systems, and water ways, the leaves for baskets and the aromatic roots as an insect repellant and incense.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.