Themeda arundinacea Health Dictionary

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Themeda Arundinacea: From 1 Different Sources

(Roxb.) Ridley.

Synonym: Anthistiria gigantea Hack. subspecies arundinacea Hack.

Family: Gramineae; Poaceae.

Habitat: The Himalayas and plains of India.

English: Ulla Grass. Karad grass is equated with T. quadrivalvis (L.) Kuntze.

Folk: Sarkharaa, Kapoor Ghass.

Action: Febrifuge.

Health Source: Indian Medicinal Plants
Author: Health Dictionary

Maranta Arundinacea

Linn.

Family: Marantaceae.

Habitat: Native to tropical America; cultivated throughout the country for its edible starch.

English: Arrowroot.

Siddha: Koovaikizhangu, Kookaineer.

Action: Nutritive, demulcent (especially for infants and convalescence). Used as a dietary aid in acute diarrhoea and gastroenteritis. Used as a substitute for Bamboo-manna.

The rhizome contains about 25-27% neutral starch.... maranta arundinacea

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