Description

Cultivated throughout Europe, Asia and North America, calamus is a tall plant found in wet marshy areas. Valued for its aromatic oil-rich root and also known as “sweet flag,” calamus has been a part of diverse herbal traditions for thousands of years, including Ayurvedic, traditional Chinese, and Native American practices. Calamus root has a unique fragrance of cinnamon, spicy and woody notes, making it a prized ingredient in luxurious skin-care products and captivating perfumes.

Plant Part Used

Root

Extraction Method

Steam distillation

Aroma

Medium. Warm, spicy and cinnamon-like.

Benefits

Invigorating, reassuring and spiritually engaging. Rejuvenates the senses in times of occasional stress.

Blends Well With

Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lime, Marjoram, Myrrh, Orange, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea Tree

History of Calamus Root

Far from a common botanical name, calamus root (Acorus calamus) has been a presence in human traditions for generations. Included as a component of holy anointing oil, this water-loving plant is linked to spirituality and thoughtfulness, aspects that have also made it appreciated in Ayurvedic practices that bridge the intangible and the physical. Extracted from the base of the marshy plant, calamus root oil carries an unusual warmth in its fragrance, mingling spiciness with fresh, green notes that truly set it apart.

Using Calamus Root Oil

All essential oil blends are for aromatherapy use only and are not for ingesting!

Rooted to Earth

This blend combines the potent roots of calamus and ginger with added cinnamon spiciness for grounding, mind-sharpening effects.

4 drops Calamus Root Oil
3 drops Ginger Oil
3 drops Cinnamon Leaf Oil

Soaring the Sky

Clear your mind and elevate to the spiritual plane with this blend that connects calamus with other classic enlightening aromatherapy scents.

4 drops Calamus Root Oil
2 drops Patchouli Oil
2 drops Myrrh Oil
2 drops Sandalwood Oil

Aromatherapy Uses

Bath & Shower

Add 5-10 drops to hot bath water, or sprinkle into shower steam before getting in for an at-home spa experience.

Massage

8-10 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce of carrier oil. Apply a small amount directly to areas of concern, such as muscles, skin or joints. Work the oil gently into the skin until it is fully absorbed.

Inhalation

Inhale the aromatic vapors directly from the bottle, or place a few drops in a burner or diffuser to fill a room with its scent.

DIY Projects

This oil can be used in your homemade DIY projects, such as in candles, soaps, and body care products!

Our PipingRock Promise

We proudly offer you everything you need for your daily aromatherapy routine at the best value in the industry! From essential oils to carrier oils, fragrance oils, diffusers, blending bottles, books and more, we have you covered. Enjoy various essential oil blends, sprays, and experience our revitalizing, botanical massage oils. With hundreds of essential oils to choose from, you can now create homemade scents and beauty products!

PipingRock Quality

You have found the finest source for aromatherapy products at PipingRock. Our exceptional essential oils are crafted in our own GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certified facilities and verified with third-party, FDA-registered agencies to ensure quality and purity. We utilize special GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) testing to meet strict purity standards with superior standards of excellence. We guarantee outstanding purity, potency, safety, and innovation with every product we manufacture.