Acorus calamus
Uses
China: rhizome peeled and washed to remove acrid element. It is eaten out-of-hand like fruit
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- L.
- Misc:
- Chemical composition: 1% volatile oil; a bitter glucoside - acorin. Rich in starch
China: rhizome peeled and washed to remove acrid element. It is eaten out-of-hand like fruit
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