HERBAL GARDEN
Vivek college of Ayurvedic Sciences & Hospital Bijnor UP
काश
Classification
Synoyms
Kash
Kans
Yavakeshara (Sanskrit)
Kansiya (regional)
Habit
Perennial, tall, tufted grass.
Habitat
Grows wildly in tropical and subtropical regions of India. Found in riverbanks, wastelands, and grasslands.
Morphology
- Tall, erect, tufted grass growing up to 2–4 meters.
- Leaves: Long, narrow, linear, with sharp margins.
- Flowers: Silky white, in large terminal panicles resembling plumes.
- Rhizomatous root system enabling rapid spread.
- Often forms dense colonies.
Chemical Composition
Tannins
Cellulose
Flavonoids
Saponins
Carbohydrates
Guna-Karma
Rasa- Madhura, Tikta
Guna- Laghu, Ruksha
Virya- Sheeta
Vipaka- Madhura
Karma- Mutrala, Pittahara, Jwaraghna, Trishnanigrahana, Shothahara
Doshakarma- Pitta-Vatahara
Medicinal uses
Effective in urinary tract infections, burning urination.
Used to treat fevers, thirst and inflammation.
Acts as a coolant and diuretic.
Traditionally used in bleeding disorders and liver conditions.
Reduces internal heat and cleanses the system.
Useful Part
Root and rhizome
Doses
Swarasa (juice): 10–20 ml
Churna (powder): 2–5 g
Kwatha (decoction): 20–50 ml
Important Formulation
Kashmool Kwath
Panchtrinmool Kwath
Shloka
कुशा लघवो दिग्धा बहुप्रजाः शुभप्रदाः।
त्रैलोक्यं अपि ये शुद्धं कुशहस्तेन गच्छति॥ (अथर्ववेद)
कुशः शीतगुणो वृष्यः स्तम्भी ग्रहिणिरुक्तिदः।
तृष्णाकासहरो गुल्मशूलपाण्डुविनाशनः॥
(भावप्रकाश निघण्टु, तृणवर्ग)
Hindi Name
कांस घास
English Name
Wild Sugarcane / Kans Grass
Botanical Name
Saccharum spontaneum Linn.
Family
Poaceae