Calamus Root Extract

Calamus Root (Acorus calamus)

Calamus root carries a deep, resonant tone... bitter and pungent, earthy and wise. It supports the digestive system, liver, nervous system, and respiratory pathways with a complex touch: stimulating when needed, calming when over-taxed, clearing when clogged. Under the rule of Earth, it anchors and roots the system; guided by Mercury, it brings clarity, movement, and communication between body systems. Use this herb when your digestion feels foggy, when your breath is shallow or stuck, or when your nervous system is overloaded and needs the grounding kind of medicine that also speaks. Speaking of...

Calamus root is the gentle fire for the voice—supporting tired cords, opening throat space, and helping you speak (or sing) from a place of clarity and ease. In herbal lore, calamus is sometimes called “Singer’s Root” or “Preacher’s Root” for its use in easing vocal strain and supporting speaking or singing. In Ayurvedic tradition, it’s known by the Sanskrit name vācā, which literally means “to speak,” suggesting its ancient use in throat health, vocal clarity and expression.

When your throat feels scratchy, your voice hoarse, or your words stuck behind tension, a small dose of calamus can help soften the tissues, warm the pathway, and invite the larynx to flow again. Use it thoughtfully, rest your voice, hydrate deeply, and give your throat the care it deserves.

Note: Calamus has known safety concerns and should be used with caution and awareness, especially avoiding use in pregnancy, low blood pressure, or combined with certain medications. This is a very potent herb and should only be used if you are certain of how you are using it.

Tastes: Bitter, Pungent
Organ Systems Influenced: Digestive, Liver, Nervous, Respiratory, Larynx
Elemental Ruler: Earth
Planetary Ruler: Mercury

Ingredients: Distilled water, organic food-grade alcohol, extractives of calamus root (Acorus calamus)