| Term | Calamus compound |
| Alternate Terms | Sweet flag extract; Acorus calamus preparation |
| Definition | Calamus compound is a herbal preparation from the rhizome of Acorus calamus valued for digestive support across traditions. It features constituents such as asarone and mucilage for soothing effects. |
| Category | herbalism |
| Context | Used in naturopathic Ayurvedic and TCM approaches for gastrointestinal balance. |
| Etymology | From Latin calamus for reed describing the plant's form combined with compound for blended preparation. |
| Examples | digestive tincture; aromatic infusion; topical application |
| Related Terms | Acorus calamus; asarone; sweet flag; mucilaginous herbs |
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