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Certified Organic
Calamus root powder
(Acorus calamus)
Highly aromatic herb that is used externally to help remove massage oil*
NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
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Supports proper function of the lymphatic system*
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Invigorates the skin*
- Promotes the removal of natural toxins*
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Ayurvedic Energetics:
- Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for vata and kapha, may increase pitta.
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Commentary:
The use of Calamus in foods is prohibited in the United States by the FDA. Whether or not it can be used as an ingredient in a dietary supplement is not clear. In the 70s and '80s, studies demonstrating carcinogenic activity in animals were conducted with rodents fed or injected massive doses of beta - asarone. The Indian variety of Calamus contains beta-asarone and was subsequently banned from use in foods in the United States. Pending clarification on this issue, Banyan's bulk Calamus powder is not for human consumption.
Calamus powder is commonly used externally during Pancha Karma or after Abhyanga (self-oil massage) to remove oil. It is a highly aromatic herb that supports the proper function of the lymphatic system and enlivens the skin. As an ingredient in massage oils, Calamus stimulates the body and helps to remove natural toxins. It can also be used in nasya (nasal) oils to sharpen the mind and increase awareness.*
For a 1 lb bag click here
For five lbs or more in bulk click here
Products that contain Calamus include: Kapha Massage Oil, and Nasya Oil
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This product is organically grown and processed in accordance with the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP).
For more information on Calamus visit:
FDA's regulation on Calamus
Wikipedia's entry for Sweet Flag
Herbs of Life: Vacha monograph
Search index page description
Banyan Botanicals Bala root powder is USDA certified organic, sustainably sourced, and fairly traded. Calamus is also known as Bach (Hindi), Vacha (Sanskrit), Sweet Flag (English), and Vadakala (Sinhalese). The botanical name of Calamus is Acorus calamus. Calamus root powder is available in ½ lb and 1 lb bags and in bulk bags of 5 lbs or more.
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