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Malabar Grass (East Indian Lemongrass)
Cymbopogon flexuosus
କୋଚିନ ଘାସ (Cochin Ghasa)मालाबार घास (Malabar Ghas)Rohisha Bheda
- Family
- Poaceae
- Origin
- India & Sri Lanka
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Habitat
- Outdoor
About the Plant
Densely tufted tall perennial grass; long linear scabrous leaves with reddish-purple margins yielding East Indian lemongrass oil, and loose drooping flowering panicles.
Traditional Uses
Muscle spasms, cold, catarrh, and sluggish digestion
Parts Used
Leaves, essential oil
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Katu, Tikta
- Guna: Laghu, Teekshna
- Virya: Ushna
- Vipaka: Katu
Health Benefits
- Relieves musculoskeletal spasms, catarrh, and fungal dermatoses
Precautions
Dilute essential oil before skin application
Interesting Facts
Source of Cochin lemongrass oil used globally in perfumery and pharmaceuticals