Khus Grass Root Herb

Vetiver, commonly known as Khus grass is a perennial grass of Indian origin. Khus grassroots contain fragrant essential oil, which is a perfume by itself. In India, it is mainly used in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy, food and in flavouring industries. Aroma chemicals such as vetriverol, vetriverone and vetriveryl acetate are prepared from this volatile oil. Since the plant has extensive newly structured brous roots, it is useful in both soil and water conservation and the plant itself is drought tolerant. In India, it is cultivated in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andra Pradesh

Other Names: Khas Khas, Cuscus and Vetivert,  Usirah, Usira, Vira (Sanskrit), Khas, Khus (Hindi); Valo (Gujarati); Khas-khas (Bengali); Ramacham (Malayalam); Illamichamber (Tamil); Vattiveru (Telugu); Panni (Punjabi); Vala (Marathi); Khas (Urdu)

Khas grass is an important medicinal plant which is used all over the world mainly used to treat against gastrointestinal disease like atulence and indigestion. It has also been widely used as an insect repellent because of its strong pungent smell and also gives a cooling effect to the skin. Its oil has been used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics such as soaps, shampoos and perfumes. Vetiselinenol and khusimol are major constituents of the essential oil of khas grass are used in aromatherapy and perfume. It is used to treat many skin disorders and is known to have a calming effect on the nervous system. Other medicinal uses of Khas-Khas include ringworm treatment, indigestion and loss of appetite. The most important chemical constituents present in the plant are benzoic acid, vetiverol, furfurole, and vetivone. It is also used for its cooling purpose and used to favour traditional juice or Sharbat. It is also used to make mat and hand fans. People take the plant vetiver for the treatment of nervous disorder and circulation problem. It adds flavour to alcoholic beverages. It cures insomnia and gives good sleep. The oil extracted from it is also useful for the treatment of trauma and other emotional problems. Vetiver is used for the treatment of muscular pain and joint pain. It is used against lice and other insects. Some women take it for abortion and continue menstruation. It promotes skin by preventing dryness and cracking. It has strong antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties; hence it alleviates inflammation in the circulatory and nervous system. The essential oil extracted from it is used to make perfumes. The plant is widely used to make boundary in crop fields. It reduces blood sugar in the case of diabetics. It is also used against obstinate vomiting. The plant helps for the treatment of fever and dysuria. This is famous for increasing lactation. It is also used for the treatment of blood pressure and cardiac problems. It is also helpful for the treatment of paralysis and constipation. It reduces tiredness, adds strength and vigour to the body