Dhanvantari Vatika / धन्वन्तरि वाटिका
Department of Ayurveda and Holistic HealthDev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, HaridwarDhanvantari Vatika / धन्वन्तरि वाटिका
Botanical Name :- Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf.
English Name :- Lemon grass.
Hindi Name :- Sarabana, gandhatrna
Family Name :- Gramineae
Synonyms –
Guhyabija
Bhutika
Sugandha
Jambukapriya
Chatra
Malatrnaka are synonyms
Properties & Uses:-
Bhutrina is pungent, Bitter& Penetrating
Hot in potency
Purgative
Easily digestable
Causes burning sensation during digestion
Increases digestive fire
Causes dryness
Not good for the eyes (vision)
Purifies the mouth
Non-aphrodisiac
Produces more faeces and aggravation of the pitta and rakta.