Khaskhas (khas-khas)
Also known as
Latin : Vetiveria zizaniodes
English : Khaskhas
Sanskrit : Usirah
Hindi : Khas-khas
Marathi : Kalavala
Tamil : Vettiver
Telugu : Vettiverlu
Malayalam : Ramaccam
Kannada : Lamanci
How it looks�It is a thick perennial grass, known for its pleasantly odoured roots and rhizomes. Its leaves are narrow and fruits oval.
What we use�Roots
What it does�It is a refrigerant, aromatic, digestive, carminative, anti-emetic, expectorant, diuretic, anthelmintic and antispasmodic.
How we use it�
In
bleeding disorders�Equal parts of sandal and khaskhas powder are mixed in rice wash and taken along with sugar twice a day to arrest bleeding.
In
vomiting�Water boiled in coriander seeds and khaskhas is an excellent remedy to suppress vomiting and nausea.
In
excessive perspiration�The fine powder of khaskhas is rubbed over the body and left on for 15 minutes before a bath. This may also be done in measles to pacify the rashes.
In
fevers�Steaming the body with water to which khaskhas is added promotes perspiration while bringing temperature down. Water boiled with khaskhas may be used as a drink in feverish
conditions.
As a
diuretic�In most conditions like painful urination, urinary stones and burning urine, drinking water boiled with khaskhas roots powder promotes urination, alleivates burning
sensation and clears the passage of urine.
