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Chrysopogon zizanioides - Vetiver

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vetiver

Vetiver is a perennial bunchgrass of the Poaceae family. It is native to India. In western and northern India it is popularly known as khus.

Uses

Nerve problems, Stress, Emotional traumas, Lice, Repelling insects, Insomnia, Muscle pain, Joint pain, Sore throats

Parts Used

Leaves.

Chemical Composition

Benzoic acid, the molecular formula is C6H5COOH, is a colorless crystalline solid and a simple aromatic carboxylic acid[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Lavancha
Hindi Balah
Malayalam Ramaccham, Ramachehamver
Tamil Lamichamver, Vattiver
Telugu Ayurugaddiveru, Kuruveeru
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Abhaya, Amrinata
English Vetiver


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple The thin leaves and stems are erect and rigid

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long Purple 1 The plant bears small brown-purple flowers in long spikes

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
7–10 mm Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown - - {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

[3]

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Conical ridges, 30-38 cm high and 48 cm apart are made at the summit and the slips planted 23 cm apart on the summit.[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, Meadows, Borders of forests and fields.

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