Ramacham

Description

Chrysopogon zizanioides, commonly known as vetiver is a perennial bunchgrass of the Poaceae family, native to India. From the roots, oil is extracted and used for cosmetics, aromatherapy, herbal skincare and ayurvedic soap. Vetiver (Khus) is also used as a flavoring agent, usually as khus syrup. Khus syrup is made by adding khus essence to sugar, water and citric acid syrup. It is cooling, digestive, immune-modulatory, regulates menstruation and is useful in headache, burning sensations, ulcers, rheumatism and diseases of blood. They are used for making medicated drinking water. It is effective in vomiting, diarrhea etc. and is cooling and refreshing.It is also used as a water purifier. It purifies blood, remove body odour and excessive sweating. The roots form an ingredient in preparations for treatment of respiratory diseases, joint pains, skin diseases and stomach disorders.