Acorus

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Acorus

Acorus (/əˈkɔːrəs/) is a genus of monocot flowering plants. This genus was once part of the family Araceae (arum family), but recent research has led to its reclassification in its own family, Acoraceae, in the order Acorales.

Etymology

The name Acorus is derived from the Greek word 'acoron', a name used by Dioscorides, which in turn was derived from 'coreon', meaning 'pupil', because it was used in herbal medicine as a treatment for inflammation of the eye.

Species

The genus Acorus includes the following species:

Uses

Acorus species are used for various purposes in traditional medicine. For example, Acorus calamus is used in Ayurveda, a form of traditional Indian medicine. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is known as shi chang pu.

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