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 1/2 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