Overview
Lemongrass is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for male sexual health. Bhutrina (Lemongrass) is described as an aromatic grass used in Ayurvedic medicine. The text identifies it as Cymbopogon jwarankusa, a grass found in various parts of India including the Himalayas, central India, and the Deccan. The plant grows 8-9 inches tall with jointed stems and aromatic leaves. The grass yields a fragrant essential oil. It is 23% ash with manganese present. The text describes it as a fever remedy (hence the species name jwarankusa, meaning 'fever-destroyer'). It is pungent and bitter with heating potency. Used in fevers, digestive disorders, and as a flavoring agent. Dose: 2-5 grams.
How Lemongrass Helps with Male Sexual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Lemongrass has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing male sexual health:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Katu (pungent), Tikta (bitter)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Tikshna (sharp)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Pungent (Katu), Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Sharp (Tikshna)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Also Known As
- English: Lemongrass, Fever Grass
Sanskrit: भूतृण, जम्बीर तृण, रोहिष
Hindi: भूतृण, गन्ध तृण
Other Herbs for Male Sexual Health
See all herbs for male sexual health on the Male Sexual Health page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.