When we celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, we will use calamus to make rice dumplings to commemorate Mr. Qu Yuan. Everyone knows this very well. Everyone knows very well about calamus. During the Dragon Boat Festival, people will hang calamus outside the door to pray for peace in life and to get rid of diseases and disasters. This has been done since ancient times. So what are the functions of calamus? Let’s take a look.

1. Other functions

In addition to making rice dumplings, calamus has other functions, but it is often ignored by everyone because everyone just uses calamus to make rice dumplings. Making rice dumplings, I haven’t really understood what else it can do. In fact, not only can calamus be used to make rice dumplings and hang them on the door, it can also repel insects! The repellent effect of calamus is against some pests in rice fields. Just mash the calamus, boil water, mix the original solution with water, and then use a pesticide container to spray it, which can effectively prevent the invasion of pests. , this effect is much better than applying pesticides and will not cause harm to the rice.

In addition, calamus can also absorb fine dust in the air. This effect is known from an ancient story. In ancient times, it was very common to use calamus to absorb dust in the air. It not only had the effect of repelling insects, but also gave the whole room a fresh smell.

2. Medicinal value

The efficacy and role of calamus are also reflected in its certain medicinal value. Because the whole plant of the calamus plant is fragrant, it can be used as a spice or to repel mosquitoes. The leaves and stems of the calamus can be used as medicine. The rhizomes are dug during the harvest season and dried in the sun. They can be used to relieve phlegm, detoxify, and It is often used to treat epilepsy, phlegm, coma, madness, etc. in ancient times. It can also be used to treat symptoms such as chronic bronchitis, chest and abdominal distention, phlegm-heat convulsions, etc.

Before understanding the efficacy and function of Acorus calamus, we must first understand something about this plant. Acorus belongs to the family Araceae and is a grass-like perennial herb. The rhizome of Acorus has a scent and the leaves are entire and arranged in two rows. The pedicels are green, spathe-like, and the rhizomes are used for medicinal purposes. Acorus is mostly found in Asia, including northeastern India, northern Thailand, China, South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, and Indonesia. But in our country, it is mainly distributed in the vast southern regions such as Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

In addition to these values, calamus can actually be used as medicine. Because calamus has a good repellent effect on insects and mosquitoes, its leaves are a good ornamental object, and its rhizomes can be used as medicine, and have a good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as rheumatism and headaches. At the same time, it can also reduce phlegm, strengthen the spleen and remove dampness. However, it needs to be combined with some other Chinese medicinal materials to achieve its medicinal effect.

3. Ornamental value

According to experts with many years of experience, in fact, calamus has many functions and functions. First of all, as a herb, calamus also has the functions that a plant should have, such as The leaves of calamus are green and fragrant. They are very suitable for ornamental landscapes and water greening. In addition, calamus can also be used as scenery and flower arrangement materials. It can be planted in wetlands or shallow water. It is the main foliage plant in waterscape gardens.

4. Toxic

The whole plant of Acorus is toxic, especially the rhizome of Acorus is the most toxic. If you take too much of Acorus, it is very dangerous. It can easily cause people to have hallucinations or convulsions. Everyone knows that the medicine is three-part poison, so the editor here reminds everyone that although the medicinal value of Acorus is good, since Acorus contains a certain degree of toxicity, it should not be taken before use. Be careful when using to avoid adverse reactions.

The functions and effects of Acorus calamus are mainly to relieve dampness and stimulate the appetite, to stimulate the mind and eliminate phlegm, to refresh the mind and improve the mind. It has good effects on Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, stroke and some women's menopausal syndrome. Secondly, the functions and functions of Shichangpu include regulating qi, activating blood circulation, dispersing wind, and removing dampness. From the pharmacology of traditional Chinese medicine, Shichangpu is mainly used to regulate the liver.

According to modern pharmacological research, it has been proven that Acorus has a sedative effect, can promote the secretion of human digestive juices, inhibit abnormal gastrointestinal fermentation, and slow down the spasm of intestinal smooth muscle.

In today's society, there are many counterfeit and shoddy products in the technologically advanced market. Therefore, the editor reminds consumers to pay attention to distinguish the authenticity of Acorus when buying Acorus. Fake products and genuine products are not the same. Plants do not have the therapeutic effect of genuine products. Misusing fake products will not only delay treatment, but also harm your health, so everyone must be careful when purchasing.