SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acorus calamus,

 

HINDI NAME: Vacha

 

ENGLISH NAME: Sweet Flag, Glass Myrtle

 

FAMILY: Acoraceae

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Vacha, according to Ayurveda, is an extremely stimulating nervine tonic that raises the satvic content of the body's constitution. Meraki has a rejuvenating impact on the neurological system. It has a pungent-bitter flavour and mild and sharp penetrating characteristics that balance Kapha and Vata. Vacha contains medhya characteristics and a hot potency. It should be avoided if you have Pitta dominance and Pitta symptoms.

USES & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Aids in speech disorder & throat issues
• Improves cognitive functioning
• Prevents depression, epilepsy
• Ingredient of Suvaranprashan
• Used to cure cough
• Amazing for skin issues like acne
• Maintains digestion
• Prevents hair lice

PRECAUTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS

• Taking vacha during pregnancy should be strictly avoided.
• Overdosage or being consumed by Pitta prakruti person might cause headache, nausea, vomiting etc.
• Avoid taking in the dry red throat with a burning sensation or dry cough condition.
• Avoid pitta related conditions.

HOW TO USE

• On a daily basis, vacha combined with honey aids in the management of speech difficulties.
• To get radiant skin, apply a paste of Vacha powder and water to your skin.
• To get rid of hair lice, apply Vacha extract to the scalp.
• When taken orally, calamus oil has a more strong hypotensive and sedative activity and should only be used under expert supervision.
• To relieve headaches, apply a paste of Vacha root powder and water to the head and scalp.