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Acorus calamus

संजीवनी (संजीवनी), Selaginella bryopteris
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Botanical
Acorus calamus
Family
Acoraceae

About the plant

A marginal water plant for a tub, aromatic-rooted and steady for years.

Growing it

Grows in a pot standing in a water tub.

What it is for

Traditional aromatic; edges a terrace pond and shelters frogs.

How to grow

Sunlight
Full sun to part shade
पानी
Grown in standing water
मौसम
Jun–Jul
Grows in
Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop
Mature size
60–90 cm
First harvest
Rhizomes from year two

Grows in a pot standing in a water tub.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Traditional aromatic; edges a terrace pond and shelters frogs.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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