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
How to Use Rosha Grass by Condition
Explore how Rosha Grass is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.
▶ Classical Text References (2 sources)
References in Charaka Samhita
The patient should also inhale powders of rohisha, jiraka, vacha, tarkari, chorakaor powders of- twak, patra, maricha, ela, upakunchika.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 26: Three Vital Organs Treatment (Trimarmiya Chikitsa / त्रिमर्मीयचिकित्सा)
Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 26: Three Vital Organs Treatment (Trimarmiya Chikitsa / त्रिमर्मीयचिकित्सा)
References in Sushruta Samhita
The head should be anointed with pleasantly warm poultices of sarala, kushtha, shankha (conch), devakashtha (devadaru), rohisha, ground with salt.
— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 26: Chapter 26
Source: Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 26: Chapter 26
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