Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawaran

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult. is aslo known as Andropogon jwarancusa Jones, belongs to Gramineae, Poaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Izkhir Makki, Shal.
The English Names for this herb are Lemon Grass, Russ Grass.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Izkhir, Khowi Ghas, Russa Ghas, Sassi jo Pathar, Thisan Kab.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult. are Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-septic, Appetizer, Carminative, Concoctive, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Resolvent, Stimulant, Stomachic.

Flowers:

  • Astringent
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Styptic


    • Oil:
  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Anti-rheumatic
  • Blood Purifier
  • Purgative


    • Paste(root):
  • Anti-inflammatory


    • Paste(flower buds):
  • Anti-inflammatory


    • Indications

    The Indications of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult. are Rheumatism, Cold Phlegmatic Disorders, Urine Retention, Dyspepsia, Dropsical Affections, Gout, Fever.

    The Indications of Flowers of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult. are Dysmenorrhoea, Urine Retention.

    The Indications of Oil of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult. are Rheumatism, Diarrhoea, Gums Weakness.

    The Indications of Above Ground Parts of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult. are Flatulence, Amnesia, Dropsical Affections, Paralysis, Diarrhoea, Spasmodic Affections, Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Liver Inflammation, Spleen Inflammation, Urine Retention, Phlegmatic Fevers.

    The Indication of Paste(root) of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult. is Hard Inflammations.

    The Indication of Paste(flower buds) of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult. is Hard Inflammations.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    ERQEMBERHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN DABEED-UL- WARDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN JALINOOS LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAMAK SULEMANIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    NAUSHDAROO LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Arq Maul Lahm Mako Kansiwala, Dawa Al-Karkam, Ma'jun Dabeedul ward, Ma'jun Talkh, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil, Naushadaroo-i-Lului, Safuf Namak Sulaimani compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Above Ground PartsN/A
    Whole Herb3.000g - 7.000gFlower buds are medicinally more potent, where as roots and leaves are used to prepare decoctions or tea (lemon grass tea).

    Herb's Description

    Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult.. . Perennial, culms erect or geniculately ascending, upto 150 cm high. Leaf blades upto 30 cm long and 5 mm wide, whitish, narrowed at the base, attenuate to a filiform tip. Racemes 13-22 mm long, lowest pedicel not swollen; internodes And pedicels densely ciliate along the margins and on the back (61). Roots slender, brown and knotty, giving oft many long fibrillae, surface rugous and marked with of rings of fallen leaf sheathes

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Nepal, Pakistan.. Also cultivated for its leaves.
    Odor: The odor of Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult. is Pleasant, Sharp
    Taste: Bitter Aromatic

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use may cause headache and harm to kidneys in warm temperament individuals.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cymbopogon jwarancusa (Jawarancusa) Schult.. (work in progress)