Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash
Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash is also 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.
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
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological action of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash's Decoction (leaves) is Diaphoretic.
The pharmacological actions of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash are Brain Tonic, Cardiac Tonic, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Exhilarant, Febrifuge, Refrigerant, Soporific, Stimulant.
The pharmacological actions of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash's Roots are Astringent, Febrifuge, Refrigerant, Stomach Tonic.
The pharmacological action of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash's Whole Plant is Anthelmintic.
Indications
The indications of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash's Leaves are Lumbago, Sprains, Rheumatism, Headache.
The indications of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash's Oil (root) are Obstinate Vomiting, Colic, Flatulence, Cholera.
The indications of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash's Roots are Sanguinous Fever, Fainting, Spermatorrhoea, Palpitation, Cardiac Debility, Thirst, Stomach Irritability, Blood Diseases, Bilious Complaints, Polydipsia, Inflammations, Headache, Stomach Inflammation, Fever.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash is Aromatic. The odor of Oil (root) of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash is Fragrant.
Taste: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 5.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash is used in the preparation of Arq Hara Bhara, Safuf Longa, Safuf Shirin.
Substitutes
No information regarding Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash are Khusene, Khusinol, Khusitol, Khusol, Khusone, Laevojujenol.
Antidotes
The antidote of Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash is Santalum album Linn..
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Vetiveria zizanioides (Linn) Nash. (work in progress)