Sweet Flag

Benefits of sweet flag or calamus
cold: this herb if taken in small quantities could loosen the phlegm and help getting rid of it. This works as mild expectorant. Add powdered form of bach in boiling water and inhale the vapors for fast relief. Alternatively mix powdered calamus in honey and lick 1-1.5 tsp 2 times a day
cough: it is very beneficial not only in cold but in whooping cough too primarily for children. Roast bach and then make a powder out of it. Take a pinch of this powder and mix it with honey. Give it to children suffering from cough and he would get relief after 2-3 doses. If the problem persists then see a doctor
mouth ulcer: one could get relief from mouth ulcers by rubbing the roots inside the mouth
speech problems: mix powdered root of the plant in honey and apply it on tongue. This is also beneficial in speech disorders which might have occurred due to paralysis or facial palsy
wound: dust the wounds with powder from the root of the plant and it would help healing of the wounds fast
swelling: make a paste by mixing root of sweet flag and mustard oil. Apply it gently on the swelling and it would be helpful in curing the problem
stomach pain: mix calamus paste, nutmeg and harad. Take 12 tsp of this paste to cure digestion problems and it also acts as antispasmodic. In case a person is suffering from dysneborrhoea, this paste could help to get rid of pain and enhances the blood flow
worms: this herb also has deworming properties. Take a pinch of its powder and mix it with honey. Give this paste to children once in a month and it would kill worms
dysentery: root of this plant contains tannins and essential oils. Due to this content it helps in getting rid of diarrhoea and stomach pain. Take the root paste with butter milk
inflammation: apply paste of the root on the inflammation and it would heal fast. Add honey and clarified butter or ghee to increase its effectiveness