What are the effects of Acorus tatarinowii?

Calamus is a traditional Chinese herb with multiple therapeutic effects. 1. It has the effect of resolving phlegm and opening the orifices, helping to transform damp-turbidity, clear the orifices, and eliminate phlegm-dampness. It is suitable for conditions such as impaired consciousness, deafness, blurred vision, and mental sluggishness caused by insufficient rising of clear yang. 2. Calamus can calm the mind and stabilize mental function. It exerts an inhibitory effect on the central nervous system, producing a sedative and soothing effect that helps alleviate insomnia. 3. Calamus also invigorates the spleen and stimulates the appetite. Its aromatic volatile oils promote the secretion of digestive fluids, inhibit abnormal fermentation, and improve gastrointestinal health. 4. Additionally, Calamus has antispasmodic and analgesic properties, effectively relieving spasms of intestinal smooth muscle and providing significant relief from abdominal pain, especially pain caused by acute or chronic gastritis. Patients should use this herb only under the guidance of a physician.