Vamsha

முங்கில்

Botanical Name: Bambusa arundinacea

Family: poaceae

English Name: Spiny bamboo

Malayalam Name: Kampu

Hindi Name: Bans

Description

Bambusa arundinacea, commonly known as the Thorny Bamboo or Spiny Bamboo, is a tall, woody, and thorny bamboo species typically found in South and Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its tufted, thorny culms (stems) that can reach up to 40 meters, bearing dense, spiny branches and leathery stem-sheaths. The plant produces large panicles of spikelets for its infrequent flowering, and in folk medicine, various parts are used for their anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and emmenagogue properties.

Useful Parts

Root,leaf,bud,fruit,vamsalochana

Benefits

1.Cleanse urinary bladder , maintains urinary system. 2. Access best Aphrodisiac 3. Reduces cough, fever 4. Reduces skin ailments

Pharmacological Action

Expectorant, Antipyretic. Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Ulcer healing and Febrifuge

Rasapancakam

Rasa: Madura, kasaya

Guna: Ruksha, laghu, tikshna

Virya: Sita

Vipaka: Madura

Dosha Karma: Vata , pitta samaka