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Calamus
 Calamus is an aromatic plant that grows abundantly along ponds, marshes and riverbanks. The fragrant root is popularly used to preserve the scent of potpourri and incense blends.Calamus root has been used in commercial preparations for literally thousands of years in a number of ancient civilizations, including Egypt. Today, it's added to cosmetic and perfume blends both for its mild, spicy scent to as a fixative, similar toOrris root. In other traditional applications, Calamus root is said to be a soothing bath herb for occasional sleeplessness and nervous tension.COMMON NAMES: Cinnamon Sedge, Shiu-Ch'ang P'u, Sweet Cane, Sweet Flag, Sweet Grass, Sweet Rush, Vacha (Sanskrit).
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