Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Pungent (Katu)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Sharp (Tikshna)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Geranium oil (volatile), Geraniol
- Also Known As
- English: Rosha Grass
Sanskrit: रोहिष, रोहिश, भूतृण, सुगन्धतृण
Hindi: रोहिष, रोशा घास
What is Rosha Grass / Rohisha (रोहिष)?
Rohisha (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) is an aromatic grass used medicinally and for extraction of essential oil. It is found mainly in central and southern regions of India. The grass has a strong lemon-like fragrance. It yields Geranium oil on distillation. The root and leaves are used medicinally. It is a stimulant, carminative, and digestive. Used in Kapha and Vata disorders, indigestion, and worm infestations. The grass is used as a flavoring agent and in perfumery. Dose: decoction 2-4 masha.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Deepana (kindles digestive fire)
- Krimighna (anthelmintic)
- Hridya (cardiotonic)
- Kaphashamaka (alleviates Kapha)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
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