Effects and Benefits of *Acorus tatarinowii* Rhizome: Can It Be Brewed as a Tea?
Disease description:
I’ve recently been experiencing spleen deficiency, accompanied by general physical discomfort. I heard that *Acorus tatarinowii* (stone calamus) might be helpful, and I’d like to learn more: What are its actions and therapeutic effects? Can it be steeped in water for drinking?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Acorus tatarinowii rhizome (Shi Chang Pu) promotes the resolution of dampness and stimulates appetite, effectively treating and improving conditions such as spleen-stomach damp stagnation, epigastric distension and fullness, indigestion, and decreased appetite. It also alleviates diarrhea and dysentery.
This herb has the effect of refreshing the mind and opening the orifices, making it a commonly used herb for treating tinnitus, deafness, and excessive drowsiness.
Entering the Heart channel, Acorus tatarinowii rhizome clears orifices and dispels phlegm, enhances mental acuity, calms the spirit, and improves hearing and vision. Consequently, it plays a therapeutic and ameliorative role in age-related arteriosclerosis, cerebral infarction, and memory impairment.
