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Saturday, April 16, 2016

Khas Khas

Description:
Vetiveria zizanioides, also known as khas khas, khas or khus grass, is native to India. It is a densely tufted grass, with long, thin and rigid leaves and can grow up to 1.5 meters high. The grass grows well in rich marshy soil that is found throughout the plains and lower hills of India, especially on the riverbanks. The plant is different from the other grass forms, in that instead of having mat-like root systems, it befits in growing downwards and can grow up to 2-4 meters in depth. The plant is well known for its oil that is used in medicine and perfumery. 
Details:
Botanical Name: Vetiveria Zizanoides
Spanish Name :Amapola
French Name :Coquelicot
Hindi Name :Khuskhus, Postadana
Tamil Name :Khasakhasa
Malayalam Name :Kashakasha, Kaskasu
Telugu Name : Gasagasalu, Kasakasa
Gujarati Name : Khuskhush
Bengali Name :Posto
Marathi Name :Khaskhas
Oriya Name :Aphima, Posta, Postak
Punjabi Name :Khush khush, Khas
Urdu Name :Khuskhus, Kashkash Safaid

Medicinal Uses :
  • Seeds are used for preparing Sharbat or soft drink during summer, especially in North India.
  • Seeds are used as water flavouring agent.
  • It is a cooling herb that helps to pacify Pitta (Fire) from the body.
  • It also helps in glowing and lustrous skin.

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