Botanical Name: Acorus Calamus
 
Aromatic Description: Calamus Root Essential Oil is extracted from the root of the Acorus calamus plant, also known as the sweet flag or Calamus. The plant is native to northern India but can also be found in Asia and North America. The word Calamus is derived from a Greek word, Calamos. It is an excellent aromatherapy oil with amazing healing benefits for the mind and the body. Calamus Root Essential Oil comprises various chemical constituents, including asarone, beta-asarone, carvone, calamine, and alpha-asarone. These compounds contribute to the oil’s unique aroma and therapeutic properties. Ancient Egyptians used the plant for its aphrodisiac effects. Later on, Asians utilised the root for the same reason. The plant was mentioned in the Bible as well. It was mentioned in Exodus as an ingredient of the anointing oil. Calamus Root Essential Oil has various therapeutic properties, including antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, and nervine. It is also known for stimulating the digestive system, improving circulation, and relieving stress and anxiety. 
Calamus Root Essential Oil has a warm, spicy, and woody aroma that is calming and invigorating. It has a deep, earthy scent that is slightly sweet and herbaceous. Calamus Root Essential Oil is commonly used in aromatherapy and massage therapy, where its soothing properties can help to relieve stress and anxiety. It can also be used to stimulate digestion and improve circulation. Its nervine properties make it an effective remedy for reducing nervous tension and improving overall well-being. 
 
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation, Plant Part: Roots