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Calamus Oils (Acorus calamus)

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Acorus calamus · Warm Spicy Root (Restricted - Asarone)

Calamus Spice Oil

Calamus Oil is a warm, slightly sweet, spicy oil steam distilled from the roots of Acorus calamus (sweet flag), from India. This calamus oil is high in beta-asarone — a constituent restricted for safety — so it is offered strictly for external, industrial and professional use, never for internal use.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our calamus oil is steam distilled from selected roots and supplied with clear safety guidance. As one of India's leading essential oil manufacturers — a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier and exporter of 100% pure spice oils, we supply every batch with verifiable specification. Explore our full range of natural spice oils or browse our essential oils for more aromatic materials.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameAcorus calamus
Common NameCalamus, sweet flag, bach
FamilyAcoraceae
Major ConstituentsAsarones (~78%)
SourceRoots (rhizome)
OriginIndia
Processing MethodSteam distillation
Colour / ConsistencyLess viscous, pale-yellow to brown liquid

Aroma Profile

Calamus has a warm, slightly sweet, spicy-root scent — a rich, distinctive note.

Blends beautifully with

Calamus pairs with wood, spice and earthy materials, including:

Vetiver Cedarwood Ginger Patchouli Cinnamon Clove

Sweet Flag (Bach)

Calamus (Acorus calamus), or sweet flag, has an ancient history in traditional practice across India, Asia and Europe.

Modern Indian calamus is high in beta-asarone, which is restricted for safety, so its use is limited to external and industrial applications.

Harvesting & Extraction

Calamus oil is steam distilled from the rhizome. Because of its high asarone content it is strictly for external and industrial use. Explore more in our natural spice oils collection.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Industrial fragrance — a warm, spicy-root note for technical and functional fragrance.
  • Perfumery (restricted) — a distinctive base note, used only within strict limits by professionals.
  • Natural products — a characterful spice-root note in external formulations.
  • Specialist use — a traditional material handled under professional guidance.

Related Oils You May Like

For more warm, root and spice oils, explore related materials: Vetiver Oil, Ginger Oil, Turmeric Oil, our natural spice oils.

Caution: Calamus oil is high in beta-asarone, a constituent restricted for safety (and prohibited in food in many regions), so it must never be taken internally, must be avoided during pregnancy, and should be used only externally within strict professional limits. Dilute well before use and perform a patch test; for external use only unless working under professional guidance. Keep out of reach of children.

Why Buy Calamus Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer calamus oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is calamus oil?
It is a warm, spicy-root oil steam distilled from the roots of Acorus calamus (sweet flag), from India.
Is calamus restricted?
Yes — Indian calamus is high in beta-asarone, which is restricted for safety and prohibited in food in many regions, so it is for external/industrial use only.
Can it be used internally?
No — it must never be taken internally.
What is it used for?
Industrial and technical fragrance and restricted professional perfumery.

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Indian calamus oil is high in asarones (~78%, mainly beta-asarone). Typical constituents below; batch values vary.

ConstituentTypical Level / Character
Structural ClassNote
beta-Asarone~78% asarones — principal (restricted / safety concern)
ClassPhenylpropanoid — main marker
Calamenene / sesquiterpenesWoody, spicy
ClassSesquiterpenes
Acorenone / eugenol tracesWarm, spicy
ClassMixed

Safety Summary

HazardsHigh beta-asarone; restricted (safety concern); prohibited in food in many regions.
ContraindicationsNever internal; avoid pregnancy; external/industrial use only.

Technical Notes

  • Regulatory — beta-Asarone is restricted; observe regional regulations and use only externally.
  • Batch documentation — GC/MS and batch-specific CoA available on request.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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