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