Acoraceae — Bonus Inside

: The genus currently contains approximately 2 to 6 recognized species, including the widely known Acorus calamus and the more recently identified Acorus shannai . Traditional and Modern Medicinal Uses

For over 2,000 years, Acoraceae plants have been cornerstones of traditional medicine in Indian (Ayurveda) and Chinese herbal traditions. The rhizome is the primary part used, often valued for its "warm, spicy-woody" aroma reminiscent of cinnamon or nutmeg. acoraceae

: They feature sword-shaped, elongated leaves and creeping, aromatic rhizomes (underground stems). : The genus currently contains approximately 2 to