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Vetiver (Khus / Ushira)

Vetiveria zizanioides

ବେଣାଚର (Benachara)खस (Khus)Ushira
Family
Poaceae
Origin
Indian subcontinent
Plant Type
Herb
Habitat
Outdoor

About the Plant

Densely tufted perennial aromatic grass forming huge spongy root mats; erect spongy culms, long linear folded leaf blades, and purplish conical terminal panicles.

Traditional Uses

Hyperthermia, sunstroke, excessive sweating, dysuria, and anxiety

Parts Used

Aromatic fibrous roots

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Tikta, Madhura
  • Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
  • Virya: Sheeta
  • Vipaka: Madhura

Health Benefits

  • Cools body temperature, reduces anxiety and stress, purifies sweat, and hydrates skin

Precautions

Generally safe; non-toxic cooling botanical

Interesting Facts

Roots are woven into traditional Indian window screens ('Khus Tatty') and splashed with water for fragrant AC cooling