Botanical Name : Saccharum arundinaceum Retz.
Family : Gramineae; Poaceae.
Introduction :
In kerala Saccharum arundinaceum used as munjah, but in North Saccharum munja Roxb. Used as munjah. In north this plant called as ‘Raamshara’
Synonyms :
Munja, Bhadramuja, Vaana, Shara, Sara, Raamshara
Erianthus arundinaceum (Retz) Jesw.
Varieties & adulterants – (CV – controversy, AD – adulterants) :
Saccharum munja Roxb. – using in North as munjah
Saccharum_officinarum
Morphology :
Gigantic grass, grows 2-3 m height, with long internodes
Leaves – linear, long
Flower – white, inflorescence , spike, 40-60 cm long
Distribution & Habitat :
All over India, mainly hilly area.
Chemical constituents :
Furfural, glucose, xylose, galactose and rhamnose
Properties :
RASA-madhura, tikta
GUNA-guru
VIRYA-sita
VIPAKA-madhur
Karma –vrisyam, bootha nashaka,Refrigerant, diuretic, astringent,
Srotogamitva :
Dosha : kapha pittaghna
Dhatu :rasa
Mala :mutrala
Organ : liver, kidney
Indication :
Mutrachrichra, bootha nashaka,
Burning sensation, dysuria, erysipelas, leucorrhoea , piles, giddiness and vertigo
Part used : Root, stems
Dosage : Powder 2-4 g,Decoction 50-100 ml