by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | May 18, 2016 | Food and Nutrition
Lemongrass history is ancient and fascinating. Biblical scholars, such as Zohary (1985), Duke (2010), and Jensen (Danish 2004, English translation 2012), have suggested another species, Cymbopogon, as the true sweet calamus mentioned in the Bible. This species is...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | May 11, 2016 | Biblical herbs
Medicinal uses of Acorus calamus were popular among healing traditions around the globe, including Ayurveda, Unani, and Native American medicine. Calamus is a constituent herb in the Holy Anointing Oil referred to in the Bible. The rhizome and sometimes the leaves...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Apr 30, 2016 | Biblical herbs
Calamus true identity is disputed by biblical scholars.. Acorus calamus and Cymbopogon are popular candidates. Both species are monocots, prefer moist habitats, and are sources of aromatic essential oils. Others, such as Benet (1967), have posited a less popular...