Medicinal
Ayurveda
Vacha
Acorus calamus
Vacha is a perennial wetland herb valued in Ayurveda for its aromatic rhizomes used to enhance memory, improve digestion, and treat respiratory conditions.
Quick Facts
Height: 60–150 cm m
Blooms: June–September
Long sword-shaped green leaves, thick aromatic rhizomes, cylindrical greenish-yellow flower spikes
15–30°C
Visit Information
Location
Wetlands, pond edges, herbal gardens, marshy fields
Best Viewing Time
Perennial
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Marshes and riverbanks in tropical and temperate regions
Lifespan
Perennial with spreading rhizomes
Temperature Range
Cool to warm and humid
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Ayurvedic powders, oils, tonics for cognition and digestion
Cultural Significance
Rhizomes have a strong aromatic and bitter taste
Conservation Status
Cultivated and found wild in wetlands
Did You Know?
Name 'Vacha' means 'speech' in Sanskrit for its cognitive benefits
Used to calm children in traditional remedies
Rhizomes are the medicinal part
Also used in perfumery and incense
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo