https://www.charakasamhitauptodate.com/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Talk%3AUsheera Talk:Usheera - Revision history 2026-08-31T23:56:57Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.43.6 https://www.charakasamhitauptodate.com/index.php?title=Talk:Usheera&diff=45651&oldid=prev Dridhabala: Created page with "{{Infobox plant | name = Usheera | image = Vetiveria_zizanioides.jpg | image_caption = Root clumps and foliage of ''Vetiveria zizanioides'' (Usheera / Cuscus grass) | binomial_name = ''Vetiveria zizanioides'' | family = Poaceae | common_names = Cuscus grass, Vetiver | synonyms = ''Virana'', ''Nalada'', ''Mrunala'', ''Sevya'', ''Samagandhik'' }} '''Usheera''' (Latin: ''Vetiveria zizanioides'' / ''Chrysopogo..." 2026-08-30T04:43:34Z <p>Created page with &quot;{{Infobox plant | name = Usheera | image = Vetiveria_zizanioides.jpg | image_caption = Root clumps and foliage of &#039;&#039;Vetiveria zizanioides&#039;&#039; (Usheera / Cuscus grass) | binomial_name = &#039;&#039;Vetiveria zizanioides&#039;&#039; | family = Poaceae | common_names = Cuscus grass, Vetiver | synonyms = &#039;&#039;Virana&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Nalada&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Mrunala&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Sevya&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Samagandhik&#039;&#039; }} &#039;&#039;&#039;Usheera&#039;&#039;&#039; (Latin: &#039;&#039;Vetiveria zizanioides&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;Chrysopogo...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox plant<br /> | name = Usheera<br /> | image = Vetiveria_zizanioides.jpg<br /> | image_caption = Root clumps and foliage of &#039;&#039;Vetiveria zizanioides&#039;&#039; (Usheera / Cuscus grass)<br /> | binomial_name = &#039;&#039;Vetiveria zizanioides&#039;&#039;<br /> | family = Poaceae<br /> | common_names = Cuscus grass, Vetiver<br /> | synonyms = &#039;&#039;Virana&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Nalada&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Mrunala&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Sevya&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;Samagandhik&#039;&#039;<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Usheera&#039;&#039;&#039; (Latin: &#039;&#039;Vetiveria zizanioides&#039;&#039; / &#039;&#039;Chrysopogon zizanioides&#039;&#039;, English: &#039;&#039;&#039;Cuscus grass&#039;&#039;&#039;) is a densely tufted perennial grass belonging to the family Poaceae. In Ayurveda, the fragrant roots of Usheera are highly celebrated for their cooling (&#039;&#039;Sheeta&#039;&#039;), thirst-relieving (&#039;&#039;Trishnanigrahana&#039;&#039;), and Pitta-pacifying (&#039;&#039;Pittashamaka&#039;&#039;) therapeutic virtues.&lt;ref name=&quot;API&quot;&gt;Anonymous. &#039;&#039;The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India&#039;&#039;. Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi, Part I. 1986; Volume 3: 99.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Botanical &amp; Vernacular Names ==<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Latin Name:&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Vetiveria zizanioides&#039;&#039; (syn. &#039;&#039;Chrysopogon zizanioides&#039;&#039;)<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Family:&#039;&#039;&#039; Poaceae<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;English Name:&#039;&#039;&#039; Cuscus grass, Vetiver<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Sanskrit / Classical Name:&#039;&#039;&#039; Usheera (Ushira)<br /> <br /> == Synonyms in Classical Texts ==<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Synonyms in Bhavaprakash Nighantu:&#039;&#039;&#039;&lt;ref name=&quot;Bhavaprakash&quot;&gt;Prof. Krushnachandra Chunekar, &#039;&#039;Bhavaprakash Nighantu&#039;&#039;. Reprint Edition 2020, Chaukhambha Bharati Academy, Karpuradi varga, verse no. 86.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> ** &#039;&#039;Virana&#039;&#039; &amp;ndash; The plant entity yielding Ushira roots.<br /> ** &#039;&#039;Nalada&#039;&#039; &amp;ndash; Possesses a delightful and pleasant natural aroma.<br /> ** &#039;&#039;Mrunala&#039;&#039; &amp;ndash; The underground stem / root structure resembles a lotus stalk.<br /> ** &#039;&#039;Sevya&#039;&#039; &amp;ndash; Highly beneficial and widely utilized in the treatment of diseases such as fever (&#039;&#039;Jwara&#039;&#039;).<br /> ** &#039;&#039;Samagandhik&#039;&#039; &amp;ndash; Endowed with harmonious, persistent fragrance.<br /> <br /> == Ayurvedic Pharmacological Properties ==<br /> According to Ayurvedic pharmacodynamics, the properties (&#039;&#039;Rasa Panchaka&#039;&#039;) of Usheera are summarized below:&lt;ref name=&quot;API&quot; /&gt;<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:left;&quot;<br /> ! Sr. No. !! Pharmacological Criteria !! Properties (Ayurvedic Attributes)<br /> |-<br /> | 1 || &#039;&#039;&#039;Taste (&#039;&#039;[[Rasa]]&#039;&#039;)&#039;&#039;&#039; || Sweet (&#039;&#039;Madhura&#039;&#039;), Bitter (&#039;&#039;Tikta&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 2 || &#039;&#039;&#039;Potency (&#039;&#039;[[Veerya]]&#039;&#039;)&#039;&#039;&#039; || Cold (&#039;&#039;Sita&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 3 || &#039;&#039;&#039;Post-digestion Effect (&#039;&#039;[[Vipaka]]&#039;&#039;)&#039;&#039;&#039; || Sweet (&#039;&#039;Madhura&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 4 || &#039;&#039;&#039;Qualities (&#039;&#039;[[Guna]]&#039;&#039;)&#039;&#039;&#039; || Light (&#039;&#039;Laghu&#039;&#039;), Unctuous (&#039;&#039;Snigdha&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 5 || &#039;&#039;&#039;Actions (&#039;&#039;[[Karma]]&#039;&#039;)&#039;&#039;&#039; || &#039;&#039;Pachana&#039;&#039; (digestive / carminative), &#039;&#039;Pittaghna&#039;&#039; (Pitta-pacifying), &#039;&#039;Stambhana&#039;&#039; (styptic / astringent), &#039;&#039;Vataghna&#039;&#039; (Vata-pacifying)<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == References in Charaka Samhita ==<br /> Usheera is widely cited in the therapeutic sections of &#039;&#039;Charaka Samhita&#039;&#039;:<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable sortable&quot; style=&quot;text-align:left;&quot;<br /> ! Sr. No. !! Reference in Charaka Samhita !! Activity / Formulation / Therapeutic Use<br /> |-<br /> | 1 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/199 || Medicated decoction ingredient indicated in fever (&#039;&#039;Jwara&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 2 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/205 || Medicated decoction ingredient indicated in fever (&#039;&#039;Jwara&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 3 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/206 || Medicated decoction ingredient indicated in fever (&#039;&#039;Jwara&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 4 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/219 || Ingredient of medicated ghee preparation (&#039;&#039;Ghrita Yoga&#039;&#039;) for fever<br /> |-<br /> | 5 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/245 || Medicated enema formulation (&#039;&#039;Basti Dravya&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 6 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 4/73 || Therapeutic drug used in bleeding disorders (&#039;&#039;Raktapitta&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 7 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 4/80 || Therapeutic drug used in bleeding disorders (&#039;&#039;Raktapitta&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 8 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 4/102 || Used in therapeutic baths (&#039;&#039;Avagaha&#039;&#039;), sprinkling (&#039;&#039;Parisheka&#039;&#039;), and medicated oil/ghee preparations<br /> |-<br /> | 9 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 6/30 || Decoction (&#039;&#039;Kwatha&#039;&#039;) indicated in Pitta-dominant urinary disorders (&#039;&#039;Pittaja Prameha&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 10 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 7/144 || Active ingredient of &#039;&#039;Mahatikta Ghrita&#039;&#039;<br /> |-<br /> | 11 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 14/186 || Styptic / hemostatic formulation drug in the treatment of bleeding hemorrhoids (&#039;&#039;Raktarsha&#039;&#039;)<br /> |-<br /> | 12 || Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 21/76 || External therapeutic application (&#039;&#039;Lepa&#039;&#039;) in the treatment of erysipelas/herpes (&#039;&#039;Visarpa&#039;&#039;)<br /> |}<br /> <br /> == Therapeutic Uses ==<br /> Usheera is therapeutically indicated in the treatment of:&lt;ref name=&quot;API&quot; /&gt;<br /> * &#039;&#039;Jwara&#039;&#039; (Fever / Hyperpyrexia)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Trushna&#039;&#039; (Excessive thirst / Polydipsia)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Mutrakruccha&#039;&#039; (Dysuria / Painful urination)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Vrana&#039;&#039; (Wounds and ulcers)<br /> <br /> == Dosage &amp; Administration ==<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Powder (&#039;&#039;Churna&#039;&#039;):&#039;&#039;&#039; 3 &amp;ndash; 6 g of the drug powder.&lt;ref name=&quot;API&quot; /&gt;<br /> <br /> == Important Formulations ==<br /> * &#039;&#039;Usirasava&#039;&#039;<br /> * &#039;&#039;Yogaraja Guggulu&#039;&#039;<br /> * &#039;&#039;Shadanga Kwatha&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> == Habitat &amp; Availability ==<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Status:&#039;&#039;&#039; Available<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Geographical Distribution in India:&#039;&#039;&#039; Widely distributed and cultivated across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and several South Indian states.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> &lt;references /&gt;</div> Dridhabala