Name: Acorus Calamus

Alias: Rat Root, Sweet Flag, Beewort, Bitter Pepper Root, Calamus, Flag Root, Gladdon, Myrtle Flag, Myrtle Grass, Myrtle Root, Myrtle Sedge, Pine Root, Sea Sedge, Sweet Cane, Sweet Cinnamon, Sweet Grass, Sweet Myrtle, Sweet Root, Sweet Rush, Sweet Sedge

This is not a plant for use by a pregnant women or for prolonged periods of time. Rat root is toxic! Ignoring that, it has many uses. These are: Sedative, Diuretic, Anthelmintic, Abortifacient, Aphrodisiac, Laxative, Anodine, Otalgic, and can cause and prevent hallucinations. NIcolas Culpeper, a Herbologist in the seventeenth century, discovered proof leading him to believe that Rat Root is will help the stomach and mind. 

Growing Conditions:

pH Level: 7.5

Water Level:Extreme (Is a water plant, needs water every 2-3 days)

Sunlight Level: Extreme

Additional Notes: Rat Root grows to about one meter high and smells bitter. It's flowers bloom in May-July. Seeds can be harvested in July-August, but must be planted immediately afterwards.

Danger Level: Mild