The Efficacy and Functions of the Chinese Herbal Medicine Acorus calamus

Calamus has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, reducing inflammation and relieving pain, as well as suppressing cough and resolving phlegm. With its ability to clear heat and detoxify, calamus can be used to treat headaches, oral ulcers, pharyngitis, wind-heat感冒 (common cold due to wind-heat), and inflammatory sores caused by heat toxicity. Its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties make it effective in treating gastroenteritis and stomach pain.

Additionally, calamus has the benefit of relieving depression and calming the mind, making it useful for treating insomnia. It also helps suppress cough and resolve phlegm, effectively alleviating symptoms of coughing and sputum production.