Acorus calamus
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Acorus calamus

Common name:
Sweet Flag, Calamus

Local name:
Eğir otu, Azakeriği, Hazanbel

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Rhizome

Part of plant/stage of process:
rhizome, raw

An aromatic, semi-aquatic perennial with bright green, cattail-like leaves and a thick flower stalk that bears small, greenish-yellow flowers. When consumed, juices from the root can treat indigestion and colds, as an expectorant, while the rhizome is used as a spice or for pipe tobacco.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(272) 1136
Water (g)14.38
Protein (g)0.56
Fat (g)3.39
Available carbohydrates (g)44.31
Dietary Fiber (g)30.93
Ash (g)6.43
Ca (mg)626
Fe (mg)89.37
Mg (mg)164
P (mg)281
K (mg)2375
Na (mg)266
Zn (mg)2.02
Vit A-RAE (mcg)tr
ß-carotene (mcg)tr
VitC (mg)tr
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