Calamus, as a medicinal remedy, has been known since ancient times, and legends have even been created about it. In Ukraine, it grows in the highlands of the Carpathians and has acquired the name Carpathian ginseng due to its special properties. In ancient times, it was called the “powerful one.” In medicine, the root of the plant is used. Thanks to its essential oils, it has a spicy, slightly bitter aroma.
This is a versatile natural remedy that is beneficial for internal use, for the digestive tract and blood-forming system, and for external use in the oral cavity. It helps with flatulence, bleeding, including uterine bleeding, and gum diseases. It has long been used for general strengthening purposes.
There are many recipes for calamus tinctures, but the local population of the Carpathians prepares it as their ancestors did.
INGREDIENTS
• Finely chopped root of the plant 100–150 g
• 60–70% alcohol solution 0.5 l
PREPARATION METHOD
• Pour alcohol over the root.
• Place in a dark cool place for about 30–40 days.
• Occasionally, it may need to be stirred.
• The remedy is ready when it acquires the color of tea infusion.
• Take 25 drops 1–3 times a day for 25–30 days.
After a break of 10 days, the course can be repeated.
Contraindications: intolerance to the components of the remedy, hypertension, increased blood clotting. During intake, it is necessary to monitor well-being, and it is unacceptable to use the tincture uncontrollably, exceed the dosage, as calamus contains many tannins.
EFFECT
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Hemostatic.
• Astringent.
• Potency enhancement.
