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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|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Cough}}, {{Uses|Cold}}, {{Uses|Anxiety}}, {{Uses|High cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Digestion}}, {{Uses|Rough}}, {{Uses|Kidney detoxification}}.
  
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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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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Stem}}.
  
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== Uses ==
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==Chemical Composition==
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Lemon grass oil are nerol, limonene, linalool and beta-caryphyllene. The content of myrcene is low, but still enough to make the oil susceptible to oxidative polymerization<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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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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==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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*''Leaves and oil prepare from the leaves'''.
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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==Common name==
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===Rasa===
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Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter), Amla (Sour)
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp / Penetrating), Ruksha (Dry)
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===Veerya===
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Sheeta (Cooling)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Reduces Vata, Pitta and Kapha
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===Prabhava===
  
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* '''English''' -  Lemon Grass
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==Habit==
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* '''Kannada name''' - ಮಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ಸೊಪ್ಪು
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{{Habit|Annual shrub}}
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* '''Hindi''' -  Chaipatt
 
  
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== References ==
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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}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
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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="uses">[http://planetwell.com/lemongrass-health-benefits-and-healing-properties/  "Lemongrass Health Benefits And Healing Properties | Ayurvedic Wellness & Lifestyle"]</ref>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|||}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|||||}}
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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|Individual shoots}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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Lemongrass is a sub-tropical plant and it can’t handle hard freezing temperatures<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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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 Srilanka}}.
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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 oil
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File:Starr 080531-4968 Cymbopogon citratus.jpg|Leaves
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>  
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.mdidea.com/products/proper/proper08404.html Phytochemicals]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://eol.org/pages/703261/details Morphology]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/11/lemongrass-grow-use.html How to Grow]</ref>
 
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</references>
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[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have flower, fruit and leaf photos]]
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[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
  
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== External Links ==
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=108952 Cymbopogon on floras.org]
  
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cymbopogon Cymbopogon-Wikipedia]
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* [http://doctorschar.com/lemon-grass-cymbopogon-citrullus/ Cymbopogon on doctorschar information]
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* [https://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/pages/lemongrass-planting-guide Lemongrass Bulb Planting Guide]
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* [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/lemon-grass-herbs.html Lemon Grass – Side Effects and Health Benefits]
  
 
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[[Category:Herbs]]
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[[Category:Poaceae]]

Latest revision as of 17:04, 21 April 2020

Bhustrina, Cymbopogon, lemongrass

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

Uses

Sore throats, Cough, Cold, Anxiety, High cholesterol, Digestion, Rough, Kidney detoxification.

Parts Used

Leaves, Stem.

Chemical Composition

Lemon grass oil are nerol, limonene, linalool and beta-caryphyllene. The content of myrcene is low, but still enough to make the oil susceptible to oxidative polymerization[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


Properties

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

Dravya

Rasa

Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter), Amla (Sour)

Guna

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

Veerya

Sheeta (Cooling)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Reduces Vata, Pitta and Kapha

Prabhava

Habit

Annual 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

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
{{{4}}} {{{5}}}

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
{{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Individual shoots.

How to plant/cultivate

Lemongrass is a sub-tropical plant and it can’t handle hard freezing temperatures[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Dry regions of India, Sea coast, Dry zone in Srilanka.

Photo Gallery

  • Lemon grass at a market

  • Prepared lemon grass

  • Lemongrass oil

  • Leaves

References

  1. ↑ Phytochemicals
  2. ↑ Morphology
  3. ↑ How to Grow

External Links

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