Wedge plant

Wedge plant

Wedge plant Turkish Agir or Minor Susan with the scientific name of Acorus calamus is grown everywhere such as along the rivers and water streams and has a horizontal cylindrical rhizome, alternate leaves, and pods, narrow in length of 50-60 cm. and has two relatively sharp edges . It has 3 levels of certain fruit contains three seeds enclosed in the calyx.

Pharmaceutical and medical properties

  • Stimulus
  • Amplifier
  • Eliminates the bloating and stomach tonic
  • Relieve indigestion caused by the failure of the gastrointestinal tract action
  • Relieve anemia,
  • Jaundice.
  • Treatment of liver disease and kidney pain
  • Boiled of it is recommended as topical baths for children suffering from rickets.