๐ฑ *Know ur plants and trees* ๐ณ
๐ *Botanical name*
Acorus Calamus
๐ *Local names: Vekhand, Sweet Flag, Vacha, etc*
๐ *Salient features of Vekhand*
*Vekhand* is a traditional Indian medicinal herb used for centuries in Ayurveda and found throughout Asia and called Sweet Flag abroad. It needs moist soil in indirect bright light and generally seen in marshy wetlands. In Sanskrit, it is known as “Vacha” which means “Speech” as this plant helps clear voice, speech, heals stammering and all voice related problems. It promotes memory, longevity and good voice. Vekhand powder is rubbed on new born babies to keep away cough and cold. Vekhand paste applied on chest and forehead removes high body temperature quickly, esp for young kids. Vekhand roots hv no smell, but when it is made into paste, it emits a sweet aroma.
(All suggestions to be used under advice of Ayurvedic medical practitioner)
๐ *Innumerable Health benefits of Vekhand*
๐ rejuvenator of brain and nervous system
๐ improving memory power, intellect and voice
๐heals chronic diarrhoea, dysentery, stomach tumours and other stomach ailments.
๐ anti inflammatory and microbial properties
๐rheumatism