PATHmatic Holistics
Calamus Root Cut
Acorus calamus
Sweet Flag
Growing Standard: Organically Grown
Health Benefits
Used as a calming medicine (sedative), to induce sweating, and to treat rheumatoid arthritis and stroke. Some people chew calamus to remove the smell of tobacco, as a stimulant, to increase their sense of well-being, and as a hallucinogen.
Spiritual Benefits and Traditions
Calamus Root is also called Sweet Flag Root. It is a prominent ingredient in the incense Ketoret, which is mentioned in the Old Testament and was burned twice daily in their Temples. Medicinally Calamus Root can soothe an upset stomach, sore throat or coughs. Magickally it is a strong controlling herb adding power to any hexing, controlling or dominating spell. By placing Calamus Root in the four corners of the room it can attract wealth, control people and situations inside the space and repel poverty and negativity. You can use it in spells or incense to dominate a relationship, to strengthen and bind any work as well as contacting and connecting to your guardian angel. For a Success Mojo Bag carry Calamus Root, High John the Conqueror and Bay Leaf to open the doors of opportunity and have the power to walk through them.