Description

Botanical Name: Acorus calamus

Main Constituents:
Asarones: 78%

Plant Part: Root

Origin: India

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Description / Color / Consistency: A slightly viscous, pale yellow to brown liquid.

Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: Calamus Root has a faintly sweet, waxy scent with a base note and medium aroma.

Blends With: Lavender, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Geranium and Marjoram.

Product Abstract: Indigenous to the northern hemisphere, this perennial plant, has greenish berries. It prefers swampy ditches and marshes in a protected position. Also known as Sweet Flag, it was well-known in Biblical times and mentioned in Exodus 30: 22-25 as one of the ingredients of the holy anointing oil. In Ayurvedic tradition, where it is known as Vacha, it is still used as an aphrodisiac.

Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping), be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.