Can Calamus be steeped in water for drinking?

Apr 22, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
As a traditional Chinese herb, *Acorus tatarinowii* (Shi Chang Pu) has effects of refreshing the mind, opening the orifices, resolving dampness, and harmonizing the stomach. For individuals with cold-biased constitutions, weak spleen and stomach, indigestion, or mild headaches and memory decline, drinking water infused with an appropriate amount of *Acorus tatarinowii* can provide certain benefits. It can help alleviate the aforementioned symptoms and also has a mild calming effect.

  Acorus stone is generally suitable for泡water, and it is recommended to drink it in appropriate amounts under the guidance of a physician.

  As a traditional Chinese medicine, Acorus stone has the effects of refreshing the mind, opening the orifices, resolving dampness, and harmonizing the stomach. For individuals with cold constitution, weak spleen and stomach, indigestion, or mild headaches and memory loss, drinking an appropriate amount of Acorus stone泡water can provide certain benefits. It can help alleviate the aforementioned symptoms and also has a calming effect.

  After steeping Acorus stone in hot water, its active ingredients are released. Drinking it this way generally does not cause discomfort but rather helps the medicinal effects to take place. Although drinking Acorus stone泡water offers multiple benefits, excessive consumption may lead to adverse reactions such as dizziness and nausea. Therefore, it is recommended to control the dosage when using it. Long-term and excessive use of Acorus stone may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.

  Even for suitable individuals, attention should be paid to controlling the dosage, and excessive use should be avoided to prevent adverse reactions.

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