Odomos Plant - ओडोमॉस प्लांट
It is a tall perennial herb, a type of aromatic grass. It has a stout
rootstock.
The leaf sheath is reddish purple at the base.
The leaves are simple, long, linear with an entire margin and
pointed tip. They are smooth to touch, dark green in color but
turn brown on drying. They give out an aromatic fragrance on
crushing.
It rarely produces flowers. When flowers are produced, they are
minute and arranged on sessile spikelets.
BOTANICAL NAME
Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle
FAMILY
Poaceae
FLOWERING
Rarely, November – April
FRUITING
Rarely, November – April
PROPAGATION
It can be propagated by seeds and vegetative cuttings
PLANT PART USED
Leaves
COMMON NAMES:
Citronella Grass, Odomos Plant;
Assamese: Chitronella-Bon;
Hindi: Ganjni;
Tamil: Kamachi
USES
It is used as a perfume and in making soaps.
It is used to promote wound healing.
The oil is used to lift mood or fight fatigue.
It helps to reduce fever.
It is used to treat parasitic infections.
It is effective against body and head lice.
It has antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
It is a diuretic and helps to provide relief from spasms.
It can help to heal dermatitis and eczema, slow down skin aging.
The oil is used as mosquito repellent.
