Ingredients & Allergens

Calamus Root

DESCRIPTION

Product: Calamus Root
Latin Name: Acorus calamus syn. Calamus aromaticus
Plant Family: Acoraceae

Other Names: Sweet Flag, Calamus, Beewort, Bitter Pepper Root, Bitter Root, Flag Root, Gladdon, Sweet Root, Sweet Rush and Sweet Sedge.

Description: These pale chopped roots are quite sweet, similar to a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and has a scent that can be compared to cake mixture!

SUGGESTED USE

The aromatic oil from calamus is often used in the perfume industry but we enjoy adding the root to potpourri blends to help fix the scent of other ingredients. Those with green fingers will know that Calamus Root can even be used as a natural insect repellent in the garden!

DISCLAIMER

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