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Scientific Synonyms:
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| Previous name used in the website: |
Vetiveria zizanioides |
| Family name: |
POACEAE
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| English name: |
Vetiver Grass
Khas Khas
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| Sinhala name: |
Savendara (සැවැන්දරා)
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| Tamil name: |
Vettiver
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| Sanskrit name: |
Ushira
Reshira
Sugandhimula
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| Conservation status: |
NE - Not Evaluated - Due to exotic origin
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| Description: |
Perennial, caesipitose; culms 1-3 m tall. Leaf blades 20-90 cm long, 3-10 mm wide. Panicle 20-36 cm long. Sessile spikelets 3.6-5.5 mm long.
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| Native Distribution Status: |
Native
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| Edible parts: |
Available soon
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| Treatment for: |
Diarrhoea
Dyspepsia
Coughs
Hiccough
Skin diseases
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| Parts used in Treatment: |
Roots
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| Related Medical Properties: |
Purifies rakta & pitta
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