Another name for Acorus calamus

Calamus flower

Living habits of Acorus calamus

Acorus calamus is cold resistant and likes humidity. Its flower buds germinate in spring and bloom from early spring to early summer. In winter, it enters a dormant state, the aboveground stems and leaves wither and die, and the branches will grow again in the coming year

Acorus calamus grows well in fertile and humid soil conditions, and wild Acorus calamus mostly grows in swamps, wetlands and riverbanks. Like acidic soil, avoid calcareous soil

The value of Acorus calamus

Medicinal value: the rhizome of Acorus calamus can be used as medicine to clear away heat and water, eliminate accumulation and lead stagnation. It is effective in the treatment of lung heat and spleen dampness, stagnation of water dampness, inflation and edema

Ornamental value: the park wetland is planted in groups, and the green leaves and corolla set off each other between the ponds and rocks, making it more or more graceful. It can also be used as potted plants to decorate the scenery, ground plants to create the scenery, pool banks or configure waterscape gardens, and cut flowers to decorate the home

Flower language of Acorus calamus

Admiring letter · mysterious person; Trust

The happiness of believers; Perfect marriage