Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) N
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:
AstringentFebrifugeRefrigerantStomach 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
Part | Dose | Instruction |
Whole Herb | 5.000g - 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)