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Synonyms of lamajjaka - Cymbopogon jwarancusa

lamajjaka :

lamajjaka  : Cymbopogon jwarancusa

Definition

The name of genus, Cymbopogon is derived from Greek word kymbe = hallow boat like-vessel and pogon = beard. It Species name is jwarancusa, which is probable derived from Sanskrit word jwar=fever and Cusa / Kusha= grass, or Ankusha=breaker as this grass traditionally used to treat fever. Below is given taxonomical classification of plant.

Synonyms

Synonyms in Ayurveda: lamajjaka, jaladhara, dirghamula, jalashaya, ishtakapathaka, shighra, amrinala, sunalaka, ushira bheda

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