Purification effect and microorganisms diversity in an Acorus calamus constructed wetland on petroleum-containing wastewater

Removal of pathogenic and indicator microorganisms by a constructed wetland receiving untreated domestic wastewater.

Wetlands containing floating, emergent and submergent aquatic plants, and other water-tolerant species have been found to economically provide a mechanism of enhancing the quality of domestic wastewater. The use of constructed wetlands for the removal of indicator bacteria (total and fecal coliforms), coliphages, protozoan parasites (Giardia and Cryptosporidium) and enteric viruses was investig...

Detection of Acorus Calamus in Ayurvedic Preparations

Standardization of ayurvedic drugs has become necessary as in all other walks of life. This paper deals with the detection of Acorus calamus in Ayurvedic preparations. It is one of the most commonly used ingredients in ayurvedic preparations. This layer chromatographic technique was used for detection. Two solvent systems were developed and the spots were visualized in iodine vapour. The spot o...

Wastewater Treatment with Vertical Flow Constructed Wetland

Water is one of the most important elements involved in the creation and development of healthy life. Haphazard disposal of untreated wastewater from households as well as institutions and industry is causing severe deterioration of water bodies in many urban areas in the developing world. There are several methods to treat the municipal wastewater for intended use. One of the methods of the tr...

Sunga constructed wetland for wastewater management

Medicinal Properties of Acorus Calamus

Sweet flag has been known for its medicinal value. It originated in Europe but extensively used in Ayurveda, particularly to enhance memory. Vacha powder mixed with ghee is given ritually in India to improve the intellect and speech development. In china it is used in a similar way, to improve speech and aid recovery from stroke. When powdered, it can be of avail for depressed psychosis and dem...