Overview
Elephant Grass is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for urinary disorders. Paraska (Typha elephantina) is the elephant grass or broad-leaved cattail found in marshy areas. It grows abundantly near ponds and wetlands. The pollen and roots are used. The pollen has hemostatic properties. The roots are used as a diuretic. The plant grows 5-6 feet tall in marshy areas. The leaves are used for weaving mats. Dose: root decoction 2-4 tola.
How Elephant Grass Helps with Urinary Disorders
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Elephant Grass has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing urinary disorders:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Madhura (sweet)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light)
Other Herbs for Urinary Disorders
See all herbs for urinary disorders on the Urinary Disorders page.
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