Q:Which is the grass with innumerable medical, soil remedial, commercial benefit and environment friendly features and must hv in all open lands?
Lemon grass
Vetiver grass
Durva grass
Goose grass i
Odomos grass
Lawn grass
Napier grass
Ans: Vetiver Grass also known as Khus, Wala, Lavancha, etc wins in all above, hands down to get first place.
Medical benefits: Vetiver roots removes heat and cools the body, esp during summer season and prevents heatstrokes. It prevents acne, dandruff by spraying oil water mixture on face, scalp…acts as natural toner for skin. Drinking wala water helps heal constipation and piles. Its oil is known as “oil of tranquility” as helps settle nerves and mental distress. It is commonly used oil in aromatherapy.
Cosmetics: The perfume and oil from the roots is highly priced. It is used for making soaps and various beauty products.
Soil remedial : It helps hold soil and prevent erosion thereby very good for environment. It is used worldwide for water and soil conservation. It is every landowner’s best friend.
Vetiver Grass/roots commercial use: The grass is used as fodder, in brickmaking, cool mats, hats, etc.
Bcos of its varied and invariable use as well as bcos it is drought tolerant and fire retardant, it is a very valuable grass to grow. Another exclusive and unique feature of Vetiver Grass is it can grow roots 5 meters deep into the ground!!!
It is highly recommended for all landowners to grow vetiver grass for its innumerable use in water and soil conservation and restoration.