Sweet flag (Acorus calamus)

Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus) belongs to the arum family. The plant looks like reed, it is common throughout North America, Europe and Asia, where it grows on riverbanks and in swamps. After the harvest the roots are dried. It has been used as a flavouring of liquors and for many other (healing) purposes.

Calamus is considered a stimulant and rejuvenating tonic. It's been used to enhance memory and increase sexual potency.

The major component of sweet flag is asarone, which can be purified into the amphetamine TMA-2.

Effects

The most important effect of the herb is that it is stimulating, uplifting, and has a positive effect on the libido.

A small dose has a euphoric effect, higher dosages may cause a mildly hallucinigenic effect. Dr. Shulgin describes TMA-2 in his book 'Pihkal' as comparable to mescaline, though without the colour-intensification.

Usage

Chewing sweet flag has a refreshing effect on your breath. When you make tea of it, use 2 to 5 teaspoons, depending on the desired effect.

For a mildly euphoric, stimulating effect, use 1 or 2 teaspoons.

For a stimulating effect soak 20 grams (aprox. 1 oz) calamus in half a litre water and boil it for a while. Sift it and drink a few cups. On an empty stomach it has a stronger effect. For a strong consiousness expanding effect you can raise the dosage.

The powder can be mixed with a glass of juice. One teaspoon should be enough.

You can combine Sweet Flag with Guarana, Colanut and other stimulating herbs.

Links

Erowid with some info about Sweet Flag.

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Aug 28, 2011 nick said:
 
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Jul 23, 2011 Marja said:
    
“I chewed only one one small piece of the root and immediately I got stoned, a real bliss! (Maybe because I am sensitive for it; I always score very high on drugs sensitivity tests).
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Aug 19, 2009 El Topo said:
  
“Kalmus is an ayurvedic medical plant used for detoxifying brain and liver from the effects of other drugs ep. cannabis or as a medicine for the intestines. Using it as a recreational drug for getting high is not recommended. It should NEVER be taken in large amounts”