Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Pungent, bitter, sour
- Quality (Guna)
- Light, dry, penetrating
- Potency (Virya)
- Cooling
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent
- Dosha Effect
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- Key Constituents
- Tisserand & Balacs 2000 (Essential oil Citral, limonene)
- Also Known As
- English: Lemongrass, Fever Grass
Sanskrit: भूतृण, जम्बीर तृण, रोहिष
Hindi: भूतृण, गन्ध तृण - Dhatu
- Plasma, blood, muscle, marrow
- Srotas
- Sweat, respiratory, digestive, urinary, female reproductive
What is Lemongrass / Bhutrina (भूतृण)?
Bhutrina (Cymbopogon citratus) is lemongrass, an important aromatic grass. It is the source of Indian Melissa oil (Lemon oil). The grass has a strong lemon fragrance due to the presence of Citral, the main constituent. Citral is a precursor to Vitamin A synthesis. The oil is used in perfumery, soap making, and as a flavoring. Medicinally, the decoction is used in fevers, colds, and digestive complaints. It has strong antimicrobial properties. The grass grows 4-6 feet tall. Cymbopogon jwarancusha (the antipyretic variety) is sometimes considered separately. Also related is C. citratus used for lemongrass oil production. Dose: leaf decoction 2-4 tola; oil 1-2 drops.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3
Therapeutic Actions
- Antispasmodic
- diaphoretic
- diuretic
- em-menagogue
- stimulant
- oil carminative
- refriger-ant
- stomachic
- tonic
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology
Ayurvedic Properties (Energetics)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | pungent, bitter |
| Virya (Energy) | cold |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | pungent ( excess) |
| Dosha Effect | PK- V+ |
| Tissues (Dhatu) | Fat, nerves |
| Body Systems | Nervous, metabolic |
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology
Preparation & Usage
Forms: Infusion or decoction of leaves, powder
Source: The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, Chapter 4: Herbology
Safety & Contraindications
Contraindications: None known
Safety: No drug–herb interactions are known.
How to Use Lemongrass by Condition
Explore how Lemongrass is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
▶ Classical Text References (1 sources)
References in Sushruta Samhita
The Surasadi Gana consists of: surasa (basil), shveta-surasa, phanijjhaka, arjaka, bhustrina (lemongrass), sugandhaka, sumukha, kalamala, kutheraka, kasamarda, chavaka, kharapushpa, vidanga, katphala, surasini, nirgundi, kulahala, ondura-karnika, phanji, prachiva, laka, kakamachi, and vishamushtika (verse 18).
— Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 38: Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs
The Surasadi Gana consists of: surasa (basil), shveta-surasa, phanijjhaka, arjaka, bhustrina (lemongrass), sugandhaka, sumukha, kalamala, kutheraka, kasamarda, chavaka, kharapushpa, vidanga, katphala, surasini, nirgundi, kulahala, ondura-karnika, phanji, prachiva, laka, kakamachi, and vishamushtika (verse 18).
— Sushruta Samhita, Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs
Source: Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 38: Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs; Dravyasangrahaniya Adhyaya - On the Collection of Drugs
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