Lemongrass

(Lemongrass)
Sanskrit: भूतृण • Botanical: Cymbopogon jwarankusa Jones; C. jwarankusa Schult.

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.

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

What is Lemongrass (Bhutrina / भूतृण)?

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.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Jvarahara (antipyretic)
  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Vatahara (alleviates Vata)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 2

Lemongrass by Condition

Explore how Lemongrass is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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