Munja

(Munja Grass)
Sanskrit: मुञ्ज • Botanical: Saccharum munja Roxb.

Munja (Saccharum munja) is a tall grass growing near riverbanks and moist areas. It grows to 12 feet height or more. It has long leaves and tall flower stalks. The roots are sweet and cooling. Used as a diuretic and coolant. The sacred thread (Yajnopavita) is traditionally made from its fibers. The root decoction is given in urinary disorders. Related to sugarcane family. Dose: root decoction 2-4 tola.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura)
Quality (Guna)
Heavy (Guru)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Also Known As
English: Munja Grass
Sanskrit: मुञ्ज, मौञ्जी, इक्षुगन्ध
Hindi: मूंज, सरकण्डा

What is Munja Grass / Munja (मूंज)?

Munja (Saccharum munja) is a tall grass growing near riverbanks and moist areas. It grows to 12 feet height or more. It has long leaves and tall flower stalks. The roots are sweet and cooling. Used as a diuretic and coolant. The sacred thread (Yajnopavita) is traditionally made from its fibers. The root decoction is given in urinary disorders. Related to sugarcane family. Dose: root decoction 2-4 tola.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Mutral (diuretic)
  • Sheetala (coolant)
  • Stambhana (astringent)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

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