Molecular and morphometric analyses of different Indian and Sri Lankan populations of two rattan species (Calamus rivalis and C. metzianus) were carried out using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers and morphological characters. Multivariate analysis of RAPD and morphological data failed to separate these populations into two distinct species. RAPDs generated a total of 117 markers ...

The essential oil of A. calamus (1:1000 v/v) inhibited the amplitude of rhythmic contractions within 5 minutes of the exposure. It was interesting to note that though the oil produced partial paralysis of the movements, the phenolic and non-phenolic fractions of the same oil, when tested separately caused complete paralysis within 25 and 5 minutes respectively.

The basal monocot genus Acorus comprises essential oil-producing plants widely used in traditional medicine various countries, including India. calamus sensu lato is a polyploid complex where the oil composition, to some extent, depends on ploidy level. literature recognizes diploids (in temperate Asia and North America), triploids (Asian origin, naturalized elsewhere) tetraploids (temperate tr...

This study examined the performances of Acorus calamus, Pontederia cordata, and Alisma plantagoaquatica in removing nitrogen (N) from farmland wastewater. P. cordata showed fastest rate N removal, followed by A. plantagoaquatica, whereas that calamus was slowest. achieving a greater TN reduction soil than calamus. demonstrated highest adsorption capacity, 32.6% 392.1% higher respectively. The p...

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...

Anticonvulsant property of Acorus calamus is known. Since combination therapy can lower the dose of individual drug and dose related toxicities, in this study, the effect of co-administration of hydroalcoholic extract of A. calamus (HAEAC) on conventional antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), sodium valproate and carbamazepine was determined using pentylenetetrazole-induced seizures model in rats. On com...

Rhizomes of Acorus calamus L. were able to maintain a functional alpha-amylase under anoxia, whereas a steep decrease in the enzyme protein content and activity took place in potato tubers. The stress-induced control in tubers occurred on the translational level. It is suggested that this decrease is one of the key factors with regard to anoxia intolerance.

OBJECTIVE Acorus calamus (A. calamus) has been used as a medicinal plant in Asia for its effects on digestive system for the last 2000 years. To investigate the anti-cancer activity of rhizome of A. calamus, the ethanolic and methanolic extracts and essential oil of the rhizome were prepared and their effects were assessed on human gastric cancer cell line (AGS). MATERIALS AND METHODS The via...

The antibacterial activities and phytochemical analysis of crude extracts of four indigenous plants (Acorus calamus, Euphorbia hirta, Solanum surattense and Taxus baccata) grown in Garhwal Hills region of western Himalaya, India were tested against pathogenic Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Bacillus cereus. Solvent extraction of in...

objective: acorus calamus (a. calamus) has been used as a medicinal plant in asia for its effects on digestive system for the last 2000 years. to investigate the anti-cancer activity of rhizome of a. calamus, the ethanolic and methanolic extracts and essential oil of the rhizome were prepared and their effects were assessed on human gastric cancer cell line (ags). materials and methods: the via...