Savandara (සැවැන්දරා) Tamil: Vettver, Kuruver Vetiveria zizanioides, or Chrysopogon zizanioides
closely related to Sorghum but shares many morphological characteristics with other fragrant grasses, such as lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), citronella (Cymbopogon nardus, C. winterianus), and palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii).
bring down body heat and are packed with natural antioxidants that
reduce inflammation in the body. As for the roots, the essential oil
extracted from them via steam distillation is an important base
ingredient in perfumery.
Long before Zara and Dior used vetiver in their luxury perfumes, Indians had been using this aromatic grass in their everyday life.
A part of the contraption was filled with water, drenching the vetiver mats. The hot air from outside would cool as it passed through the wet mats into the cage, and the fan would blow this cool, moist air into the room. Relief was brought by this sweet-smelling air.
This concept was used in Fiji a few decades ago when severe erosion endangered its sugarcane farms. After using vetiver, the land regained its health, erosion all but disappeared, and yields doubled. Today, the farmers of Fiji swear by this grass.
As the Vetiver Network International says, “If applied correctly, the Vetiver System could be an important tool to reduce erosion (by up to 90%), reduce and conserve rainfall-runoff (by as much as 70%), improve groundwater recharge, remove pollutants from water, reduce the risk of flooding, and improve economic benefits to communities.”
Excerpts from
https://www.thebetterindia.com/264330/vetiver-wonder-grass-khus-sherbet-indian-summer-sikki-craft-traditional-knowledge/
Also read
https://www.vetiver.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysopogon_zizanioides
Sinhala Wiki
https://si.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%90%E0%B7%80%E0%B7%90%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%AF%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%8F
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