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Chrysopogon zizanioides - Vetiver

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[[File:Vetiveria zizanoides dsc07810.jpg|thumb|right|''vetiver'']]
Chrysopogon zizanioides is a perennial bunchgrass of the Poaceae family, native to India. In western and northern India, it is popularly known as khus.Vetiver is most closely related to Sorghum but shares many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass, citronella, and palmarosa.
Chrysopogon zizanioides <ref name="Chrysopogon zizanioides"/>=Uses=={{Uses|Nerve and circulation problems}}, {{Uses|stress}}, {{Uses|emotional traumas}}, commonly known as vetiver (derived from the Tamil: வெட்டிவேர் veṭṭivēr) is a perennial bunchgrass of the Poaceae family{{Uses|lice}}, native to India. In western and northern India{{Uses|repelling insects}}, {{Uses|insomnia}}, {{Uses|muscle pain}}, {{Uses|joint pain}}, it is popularly known as khus.{{Uses|Sore throats}}
Vetiver is most closely related to Sorghum but shares many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii)==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Leaves}}.
==Chemical Composition==
Benzoic acid, the molecular formula is C6H5COOH, is a colorless crystalline solid and a simple aromatic carboxylic acid<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}}
== Medicinal uses Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
The health benefits of Vetiver Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties like anti inflammatory===Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), anti septicKashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), aphrodisiacRuksha (Dry), cicatrisantTikshna (Sharp)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, nervine, sedative, tonic and vulnerary. This Essential Oil is very popular in aromatherapy and has many medicinal properties.Vata===Prabhava===
==Common nameHabit=={{Habit|Herb}}
* '''English''' - Khas Khas grass==Identification==* '''Kannada''' - ಲಾವಂಚ ===Leaf===* '''HIndi''' - खास {{Leaf|Simple||The thin leaves and stems are erect and rigid}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|purple|1|the plant bears small brown-purple flowers in long spikes}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit||7–10 mm|clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|-|-}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|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.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">Ramacham.jpgEthiopia 2008 vetiver grass.jpgChrysopogon zizanioides-seeding habit-Kokomo Haiku.jpgChrysopogon zizanioides-seeding habit-Kokomo Haiku.jpgChrysopogon zizanioides-leaves-Garden of Eden Keanae.jpgRamacham1.jpg</gallery> == References ==
<references>
<ref name="Chrysopogon chemical composition">[https://www.herbsia.com/2017/11/vetiveria-zizanioides-chemical.html "Chemical Constituents"]</ref> <ref name="Leaf">[https://enwww.wikipediabritannica.orgcom/plant/vetiver "plant description"]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://wikiagriinfo.in/Chrysopogon_zizanioides default.aspx?page=topic&superid=2&topicid=1403 "wikipediaplanting"]</ref>
</references>
 
==External Links==
* [http://www.indianmirror.com/ayurveda/agrimony.html]
* [https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Agrimonia+eupatoria]
* [https://www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/agrimony-herb.html]
* [https://www.globalherbalsupplies.com/herb_information/agrimony.htm]
* [https://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/a/agrim015.html]
[[Category:Herbs]]
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