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Nervous system
It gives strength to the brain and nerves. It is useful in unconsciousness vertigo and brain disorders.
Ushir (Cuscus Grass)
It is distributed in India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh from Southwest Asia to tropical Africa.
Medicinal Plant
Ushir (Cuscus Grass)
It is distributed in India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh from Southwest Asia to tropical Africa.
It is distributed in India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh from Southwest Asia to tropical Africa. In India it is found throughout the plains and lower hills, especially on the banks of rivers and rich marshy soil, ascending to an altitude of 1200 m. Ushir consists of dried fragrant fibrous roots of a densely tufted grass, Clusters of wiry roots upto 2 mm in diameter, minute, longitudinally grooved; color varies from cream, grey or light yellow to brown; fracture, short and splintery; odour, strong aromatic; taste, slightly bitter.
Scientific Name
Vetiveria zizanioides
Family
Poaceae
Common Name
Cuscus Grass
Botanical Description
About the Ushir Plant
It is distributed in India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh from Southwest Asia to tropical Africa. In India it is found throughout the plains and lower hills, especially on the banks of rivers and rich marshy soil, ascending to an altitude of 1200 m. Ushir consists of dried fragrant fibrous roots of a densely tufted grass, Clusters of wiry roots upto 2 mm in diameter, minute, longitudinally grooved; color varies from cream, grey or light yellow to brown; fracture, short and splintery; odour, strong aromatic; taste, slightly bitter.
Ayurvedic Properties
Rasa · Guna · Virya · Vipaka
Vipãka- Katu refrigerant,blood purifier, febrifuge, diaphoretic, stimulant, stomachic and emmenagogue
Rasa
Rasa
Tikta, Madhura
Tikta, Madhura
Guna
Guna
Ruksa, Laghu
Ruksa, Laghu
Virya
Virya
sita
sita
Karma
Karma
Kapha-pittahara, Pãcana, Stambhana
Kapha-pittahara, Pãcana, Stambhana
| Sanskrit | Sanskrit Value | English | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Tikta, Madhura | Rasa | Tikta, Madhura |
| Guna | Ruksa, Laghu | Guna | Ruksa, Laghu |
| Virya | sita | Virya | sita |
| Karma | Kapha-pittahara, Pãcana, Stambhana | Karma | Kapha-pittahara, Pãcana, Stambhana |
Chemical Composition
Phytochemical Constituents
Etiselinenol , khusimol, Allokhusiol, benzoic acid, cyclocapacamphene, epikhusinol, epizizanal, 2-epizizanone, beta- eudesmol, eugenol, isokhusimol, isokhusinoloxide, isovalencenol, isovalencic acid, isovalesenol, khusimene, khusimone, khusimyl acetate, khusinodiol, khusinol, khusitoneol, laevojujenol, levojunenol, vanillin, vertiselinenol, beta-& j-vetivene, vetivenic acid, vetiverol, zizaene, zizanol etc.
Health Benefits
Therapeutic Benefits of Ushir
From classical Ayurvedic indications to modern phytotherapeutic insights — explore the spectrum of wellness benefits this herb has to offer.
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Digestive system
It gives strength to the stomach. It reduces gastric secretion and hence is useful in acid peptic disease. It is a carminative. appetizer, antidipsetic. antiemetic and astringent It is useful in loss of appetite, indigestion, anorexia, diarrhoea and fever. Fruit of bilva and usheer are given in amoebic dysentery.
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Circulatory system
It is a blood purifier because of tikta dosha. It reduces extra water from blood. it is haemostatic and cardio protective. It is useful in epistaxis. It is used internally as well as externally in diaphoresis.
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Respiratory system
It is used in cough. hiccups and bronchial asthma.
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Urinary system
It is diuretic due to sheeta property. It is useful in dysuria. Sherhat of thus is given in summer to avoid burning micturation and dysuria.
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Is Ushir safe? Yes it is safe to consume.
Contraindications & Caution
Pregnant ladies should avoid to take and shoul take only under the supervision of doctors.