Vetiveria 20zizanioides 20(Lin

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash is aslo known as Andropogon muricatus Retz, Andropogon squarrosus Hook.f., Andropogon squarrosus Linn., Phalaris zizanioides {Linn} Mant, Phalaris zizanioides Linn., belongs to Gramineae, Poaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Khas.
The English Names for this herb are Cuscus, Cuscus Grass, Khuskhus, Vetiver.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Aseer, Daron, Khas.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash are Brain Tonic, Cardiac Tonic, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Exhilarant, Febrifuge, Refrigerant, Soporific, Stimulant.

Roots:

  • Astringent
  • Febrifuge
  • Refrigerant
  • Stomach Tonic


    • Whole Plant:
  • Anthelmintic


    • Decoction (leaves):
  • Diaphoretic


    • Indications

    The Indications of Leaves of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash are Lumbago, Sprains, Rheumatism, Headache.

    The Indications of Roots of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash are Sanguinous Fever, Fainting, Spermatorrhoea, Palpitation, Cardiac Debility, Thirst, Stomach Irritability, Blood Diseases, Bilious Complaints, Polydipsia, Inflammations, Headache, Stomach Inflammation, Fever.

    The Indications of Oil (root) of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash are Obstinate Vomiting, Colic, Flatulence, Cholera.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash is 2nd order, cold and dry.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash.

    Compound Preparations

    Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash is used in the preparation of Arq Hara Bhara, Safuf Longa, Safuf Shirin compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb5.000g - 7.000g

    Herb's Description

    Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash. A densely tufted grass. Culms arising from an aromatic rhizome, stout, upto and over 2 m tall, in dense tufts with stout spongy aromatic roots. Leaves narrow, erect, glabrous. Inflorescence a panicle of numerous slender racemes in whorls on a central axis; spikelets grey, green or purplish, different in sex, two flowered

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in France, India, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Senegal, Switzerland, Tanzania, Viet Nam, Zaire.
    Odor: The odor of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash is AromaticThe odor of Oil (root) of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash is Fragrant
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive internal use described as harmful for individuals with warm temperament.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash. (work in progress)