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'''Bhustrina''', better known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family.<ref name="lemongrass"/>
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'''Bhustrina''' better known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|ore throats}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|cold}}, {{Uses|Anxiety}}, {{Uses|High cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Digestion}}, {{Uses|Rough}}, {{Uses|Kidney detoxification}}.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
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==Chemical Composition==
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Seed contains anthraquinones,namely; (aurantio-obtusin, chryso-obtusin,obtusin, chrysoobtusin-2-O-beta-glucoside,physcion,emodin,chrysophanol,obtusifolin,obtusifolin-2-O-beta-D-glucoside, alaternin 2-O-β-Dglucopyranoside)15, brassinosteroids(brassinolide, castasterone, typhasterol,teasterone, and 28-norcastasterone), andmonoglycerides (monopalmitin andmonoolein)16. Phenolic glycosides such asrubrofusarin triglucoside, nor-rubrofusaringentiobioside, demethylflavasperone
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gentiobioside, torachrysone gentiobioside,torachrysone tetraglucoside and torachrysoneapioglucoside were also isolated 17<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Majjigehullu|ml=Vasana Pullu|sa=Aaavartaki|ta=Karppurappul|te=Nimmagaddi|hi=Gandhatrina|en=Lemon Grass, Oil grass}}
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|branched shrub}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|alternate|stipulate|The leaves are alternate, stipulate, paripinnate compound, very numerous, closely placed, rachis 8.8-12.5 cm long, narrowly furrowed, slender, pubescent, with an erect linear gland between the leaflets of each pair, leaflets 16-24, very shortly stalked 2-2.5 cm long 1-1.3 cm broad, slightly overlapping, oval oblong, obtuse, at both the ends}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|bisexual|2.5 cm long|bright yellow|5-20|The racemes are few-flowered, short, erect, crowded in axils of upper leaves so as to form a large terminal inflorescence stamens barren; the ovary is superior, unilocular, with marginal ovules.}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|short legume|7.5–11 cm long, 1.5 cm broad|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|oblong, obtuse, tipped with long style base, flat, thin, papery, undulately crimpled, pilose, pale brown.|12-20 seeds}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
  
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== Uses ==
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Plants reach about 3 m height with 3.5 cm stem diameter in 2 years, in 4 years about 5 m height and 7 cm stem diameter. Flowering and fruiting is almost throughout the year, but in India there are usually two main flowering periods, one in the early monsoon and another in the late monsoon.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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*Lemongrass is widely used as a culinary herb in Asian cuisines and also as medicinal herb in India. It has a subtle citrus flavor and can be dried and powdered, or used fresh.
 
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*It is commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is also suitable for use with poultry, fish, beef, and seafood.
 
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* Lemongrass oil is used as a pesticide and a preservative.
 
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*Citronella is usually planted in home gardens to ward off insects such as whitefly adults.
 
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*Lemon grass is also used as an addition to tea, and in preparations such as kadha, which is a traditional herbal brew used against coughs, colds, etc.
 
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*It has medicinal properties and is used extensively in [[Ayurvedic medicine]]. It is supposed to help with relieving cough and nasal congestion.<ref name="uses"/>
 
  
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==Useful part of the plant==
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|dry regions of India}}, {{Commonly seen|sea coast}}, {{Commonly seen|dry zone in Sri Lanka}}.
  
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*''Leaves and oil prepare from the leaves'''.
 
  
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==Common name==
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Image:Serai.jpg|Lemon grass at a market
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Image:Prepared lemon grass.JPG|Prepared lemon grass
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Image:LemongrassEssOil.png|Lemongrass (''Cymbopogon flexuosus'') essential oil in clear glass vial
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</gallery>
  
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* '''English''' -  Lemon Grass
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==References==
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* '''Kannada name''' - ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು
 
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* '''Hindi''' -  Chaipatt
 
  
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== References ==
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.679.2571&rep=rep1&type=pdf "Pharmacological"]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/703261/details "eol.ord"]</ref>
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<ref name="lemongrass">[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=108952 Flora of China]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.prota4u.org/database/protav8.asp?g=pe&p=Senna+auriculata+(L.)+Roxb. "prota4u"]</ref>
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<ref name="uses">[http://planetwell.com/lemongrass-health-benefits-and-healing-properties/ "Lemongrass Health Benefits And Healing Properties | Ayurvedic Wellness & Lifestyle"]</ref>
 
 
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== External Links ==
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==External Links==
  
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbopogon Cymbopogon-Wikipedia]
 
  
 
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[[Category:Herbs]]

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Bhustrina, Cymbopogon, lemongrass

Bhustrina better known as lemongrass, is a genus of Asian, African, Australian, and tropical island plants in the grass family.


Uses

ore throats, Cough, cold, Anxiety, High cholesterol, Digestion, Rough, Kidney detoxification.

Parts Used

Leaves.

Chemical Composition

Seed contains anthraquinones,namely; (aurantio-obtusin, chryso-obtusin,obtusin, chrysoobtusin-2-O-beta-glucoside,physcion,emodin,chrysophanol,obtusifolin,obtusifolin-2-O-beta-D-glucoside, alaternin 2-O-β-Dglucopyranoside)15, brassinosteroids(brassinolide, castasterone, typhasterol,teasterone, and 28-norcastasterone), andmonoglycerides (monopalmitin andmonoolein)16. Phenolic glycosides such asrubrofusarin triglucoside, nor-rubrofusaringentiobioside, demethylflavasperone gentiobioside, torachrysone gentiobioside,torachrysone tetraglucoside and torachrysoneapioglucoside were also isolated 17[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Majjigehullu
Hindi Gandhatrina
Malayalam Vasana Pullu
Tamil Karppurappul
Telugu Nimmagaddi
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Aaavartaki
English Lemon Grass, Oil grass


Habit

branched shrub

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
alternate stipulate The leaves are alternate, stipulate, paripinnate compound, very numerous, closely placed, rachis 8.8-12.5 cm long, narrowly furrowed, slender, pubescent, with an erect linear gland between the leaflets of each pair, leaflets 16-24, very shortly stalked 2-2.5 cm long 1-1.3 cm broad, slightly overlapping, oval oblong, obtuse, at both the ends

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
bisexual 2.5 cm long bright yellow 5-20 The racemes are few-flowered, short, erect, crowded in axils of upper leaves so as to form a large terminal inflorescence stamens barren; the ovary is superior, unilocular, with marginal ovules.

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
short legume 7.5–11 cm long, 1.5 cm broad clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown oblong, obtuse, tipped with long style base, flat, thin, papery, undulately crimpled, pilose, pale brown. 12-20 seeds {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

How to plant/cultivate

Plants reach about 3 m height with 3.5 cm stem diameter in 2 years, in 4 years about 5 m height and 7 cm stem diameter. Flowering and fruiting is almost throughout the year, but in India there are usually two main flowering periods, one in the early monsoon and another in the late monsoon.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

dry regions of India, sea coast, dry zone in Sri Lanka.


Photo Gallery

  • Lemon grass at a market

  • Prepared lemon grass

  • Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) essential oil in clear glass vial

References

  1. ↑ "Pharmacological"
  2. ↑ "eol.ord"
  3. ↑ "prota4u"

External Links

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