Ikshu
इक्षु
Sugarcane · കരിമ്പ്
About
Saccharum officinarum. Juice cooling, urinary tonic.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | इक्षु |
|---|---|
| English | Sugarcane |
| Malayalam | കരിമ്പ് |
| Rasa (taste) | madhura |
| Guna (quality) | guru, snigdha |
| Virya (potency) | sheeta |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | madhura |
Traditional uses
Burning urination, hematuria, debility, jaundice.
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.