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Acorus calamus americanus
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| Uses: Culinary/Medicinal/Aromatic/Industrial |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 3-9) |
| When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early Fall |
Ease of Germination: Moderate |
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(Sweet flag)
Medicinally useful for flatulent colic, gastritis and dyspepsia. This is the North American variety which lacks the carcinogen, cis-isoasarone, found in European varieties. Root powder is valuable as a fixative in potpourris. Esteemed in India as a vermifuge and insecticide, especially for fleas.
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