Also known as: khus, vetiver, ramacham, khus root, khus essence source
Ushira turns a pot of water into a summer medicine — the classical dahaprashamana root steeped in drinking water to quell burning, thirst and sweat-heat.
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Ushira turns a pot of water into a summer medicine — the classical dahaprashamana root steeped in drinking water to quell burning, thirst and sweat-heat.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
A small bundle of washed roots steeped in drinking water or matka; refreshed every day or two. Summer's most economical cooling therapy.
Contraindication: cold constitutions in cold weather
Contraindication: excess use dulls agni slightly
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