Botanical Name - Acorus calamus Other Names - myrtle grass, gladdon, beewort, sweet flag Origin - Poland Calamus root is NOT recommended for internal use. Typical Preparations - Calamus root is used to make infused oils and extracts for use in soaps, skin lotions, hair and body care products and perfumes. Add to potpourri mixture and herbal pillows. Sweet flag was used as a strewing herb to hide the odorous consequences of poor sanitation during the middle ages in Europe. In North America, natives chewed on the root as a stimulant much like coffee or cocoa, a practice later adopted by Canadian trappers employed by the Hudson Bay Company. Sweet flag root contains a group of compounds called asarones, which produce a mild narcotic effect. In fact, calamus root is reputed to be a key ingredient in “flying ointments” used to promote hallucinogenic states of consciousness. It’s interesting to note that while witches of medieval Europe were using calamus to “fly,” members of the North American Cree tribe used the root to "travel great distances without touching the ground." Although calamus root has been used as a flavoring agent for various beverages, tooth powders and candies, and still is in some parts of the world, use of the root or essential oil as flavoring or food has been banned in the United States since 1968. Packaging - We package all of our herbal, fruit powders and spices in a heat sealed mylar bag which serves as a very effective barrier to light, oxygen, odors, flavors, moisture, and bacteria. The bag can be resealed with any household iron or curling iron. Precautions - NOT recommended for internal use. If you are taking any other herbs or supplements please consult with a qualified health-care provider before starting any new regimen. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, consult with your physician before taking. Disclaimer - While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Website. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer. Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. * Due to the nature of natural ingredients, physical attributes may differ from lot to lot (color, taste, etc). Please consult with a representative for more information on current lot. Stone Creek Health Essentials will not accept returns on ingredients that are more than 30 days old or that have been unsealed. Product images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the actual product due to differences in monitors, product batch/lot and etc. Please contact a Stone Creek Health Essentials representative with any questions. We're here to help.
