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Sweet Flag

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana
Acorus calamus
Family: Acoraceae  ·  Parts used: Rhizome  ·  Also known as: Calamus, Sweet sedge, Sweet root

Key actions

AnticonvulsantAntidepressant / mood supportAnxiolytic / calmingBitter digestive tonic / stomachicCarminativeNeuroprotective / cognition support

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

  • AnxietyGood
  • Loss of appetiteGood
  • BloatingGood
  • Cognitive functionGood
  • Low mood / depressionGood
  • IndigestionGood
  • MemoryGood
  • Nervous tensionGood
  • StressGood

Selected studies & references

ReviewEffects of licorice functional components intakes on blood pressure: a systematic review with meta-analysis and network toxicology (2024)
ReviewAcorus calamus var. angustatus Besser: Insight into current research on ethnopharmacological use, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmacokinetics (2023)
ReviewAtheroprotective effects of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (2022)
ReviewA review of Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) effects on metabolic syndrome (2021)
ReviewGlycyrrhiza glabra (licorice): a comprehensive review on its phytochemistry, biological activities, clinical evidence and toxicology (2021)
ReviewExperimental evidence for use of Acorus calamus (asarone) for cancer chemoprevention (2019)
ReviewIs it safe to use Acorus calamus as a source of promising bioactive compounds in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases? (2017)
ReviewThe association between consistent licorice ingestion, hypertension and hypokalaemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2017)

All 33 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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