Organic
Sweet Flag
Vacha
वच · Acorus calamus
- Origin:
- Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Bengal
- Flavour:
- Aromatic, bitter, slightly camphor-like and warming
AyurvedicMedicinalRegulatedRare
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.
