Khus

Sadia Zafar; Inam Mehdi Khan; Muhammad Muddasar; Rehman Iqbal; Umar Farooq Gohar

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-35403-8_26

Khus

Sadia Zafar, Inam Mehdi Khan, Muhammad Muddasar, Rehman Iqbal, Umar Farooq Gohar

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Khus (Vetiver), a significant perennial aromatic grass that may grow up to 2 meters in height, is a member of the Poaceae family. The plant has a distinctive trait that allows it to thrive in a wide variety of soil pH conditions and tolerate extended periods of seasonal floods in addition to prolonged drought. It has been used as a blood cleanser, tonic, and cooling agent since ancient times and believed to have a relaxing impact on the nervous system and is used to treat various skin problems like ringworm, indigestion, and appetite loss. It is also grown for the essential oil that is extracted from its roots. Therefore, vetiver oil is a highly valued essential component for modern perfumery and has been regarded as a high-class perfume. Its cultivation is therefore certainly an enterprise driven by profit.As one of the ingredients, C. zizanioides is used in the preparation of many traditional ayurvedic medicines, including those listed below: Fighter Hand Sanitizer, Yograj Guggul, Ushira Powder, Shadanga Paneeya, Nilavembu Churna, Sri SriTattva Ushira Syrup, Ushirasava, Trichup Herbal Hair Pack Powder, Prosman, and Balar are some examples of herbal hair products.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Essentials of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	681-708
Number of pages	28
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031354038
ISBN (Print)	9783031354021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35403-8_26
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2023
Externally published	Yes

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