Lemongrass variety

(Fever Grass)
Sanskrit: रोहिष • Botanical: Cymbopogon jwarankusa Schult.

Rohisha is described as another variety or synonym of the fever grass (Cymbopogon) mentioned in the Karpuradi Varga. The aromatic grass is found in tropical India and used for fevers and digestive ailments. The essential oil from the grass has antipyretic properties.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Pungent (Katu)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Also Known As
English: Fever Grass
Sanskrit: रोहिष, भूतृण
Hindi: रोहिषा

What is Lemongrass variety (Rohisha / रोहिष)?

Rohisha is described as another variety or synonym of the fever grass (Cymbopogon) mentioned in the Karpuradi Varga. The aromatic grass is found in tropical India and used for fevers and digestive ailments. The essential oil from the grass has antipyretic properties.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Jvarahara (antipyretic)
  • Deepana (appetizer)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

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