Calamus Root is used to control situations and help others persuade them to see things your way or have them work toward your benefit. Calamus can also be used in hex and domination workings. The root can be used for drawing luck when placed in a hand or in the corners of a home. It is also said to bring wisdom and help the user see the larger picture.
Scientific Name - Acorus calamus
Other Name - Beewort, Calmus, Acoro, Cinnamon Sedge, Sweet Flag, Myrtle Grass, Myrtle Flag, Sweet Root, Sweet sedge
Origin - Said to be native to Eurasia
Magical Power - Domination, Luck, Psychic Work, Prosperity
Used in Making - Conditioning Oil, Floorwash, Hand, Incense, Tea
Planet - Sun (not moon as usually attributed)
Element - Water
Energy Archetype - Feminine
Parts Used - Root, Essential Oil
Medicinal Uses - Calamus has antibacterial, anti-cancer, antihistamine, and abortifacient properties. The herb can be used as a decongestant and expectorant, used to treat lung ailments, sore throat, bronchitis as well as the common cold and flu. Calamus root is also used to aid digestion, to treat bloating, gas, nausea, and heartburn. Other uses for calamus root are regulating menstruation and arthritis, stimulating one’s energy, and as an aphrodisiac
The owners of Wildheart Botanica are not licensed physicians. Please see your personal practitioner before using any product.
CAUTION - Calamus root may alter the effectiveness or cause side effects when combined with certain drugs, specific drugs for your mental function, or that stimulate your nervous system. It may cause symptoms of nervousness or irritation. Possible side effects are; confusion, disorientation, nausea, and hallucinations.