Dissanayake, K.G.C.Perera, B.T.Perera, W.P.R.T.2020-07-272020-07-272020Dissanayake, K.G.C., Perera, B.T. and Perera, W.P.R.T. (2020). Potential of the Pathogenic Microorganisms Mitigation Using Rhizome Extract of Acorus Calamus as a Medicinal Herb. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 9 Issue 5 PP. 85 – 86http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/21192Acorus calamus exhibits polyploidy and phytochemical coruyosition also depends upon the ploidy. Scented leaves and rhizomes have been traditionally used m Ayurveda medicine for bronchitis, cough, fever, asthma and digestive problems. Pharmacological studies have revealed that Acopus calamus and its major constituents, particularly P-asarone and a-asarone possesses a wide range of amazing pharmacological activities such as anticonvulsant, acetylcholinesterase inhibitory, memory enhancing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, sedative, CNS depressant, behavioral changes anticancer, cardiovascular, cytoprotective, antidiarrheal, and immunosuppressive activities. In addition to the above-mentioned pharmacological actions, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anthelmintic and insecticidal activities are also reported.enAcorus calamus, Anti-microbial, Phytochemistry, Ayurveda medicineArticle