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Vach

Introduction of Vach: (Introduction of Vach)

What is Vach?

Do you know about Vacha? It is a panacea for diseases. Many diseases can be cured by its use. It is a panacea for semen. According to Ayurveda, Vacha is a very good quality medicine and the use of Vacha is beneficial in cleaning urine and preventing dysentery.

 It is also known by other names like Ugragandha (with strong smell), Shadgrantha (with six knots), Golomi (having hair like cow). Not only this, one can also get benefits from Vacha in gas problems, epilepsy, phlegm, stomach diseases and arthritis etc. You can also get the benefits of Vacha in reducing fever, removing heart and respiratory problems and improving the voice.

 Apart from this, the use of this Vacha is beneficial in many diseases. Today we will introduce you to it in detail. Let us know what other benefits you get by using Vacha.

External form (Morphology) (Vach ki akriti)

It has been used for many years. It has been used for medicines in India for a long time. Many species of Vach are used as medicine. The dried root part of Vach is sold in the markets by the name of Ghoda Vach. Among these, Baal Vach or Parsik Vach is prominent. Six species of Vach are used for medicines.

  1. Vach – Acorus calamus Linn.
  2. Child Vach – Iris versicoor Linn. (blue flag)
  3. Kapatrika Vacha – Iris ensata thumb.
  4. Acorus gramineus sol.
  5. Hemvati Vach – Iris germanica linn.
  6. White water chestnut – Paris polyphylla Sm.  

Vach –

It grows in moist soil near areas with grass. It is a branched plant. It has a strong fragrance. Its leaves are shiny, broad and green in colour. Its flowers are small and brown in colour. Its fruits are pyramid shaped and green in colour. It has 1 or 3 seeds inside it. Some part of its root is spread on the ground. Its root is finger like, rough, wrinkled and brown in colour.

Child care –

Its stem is tall and branchless. Its leaves are 4 to 9 in number and are long and pointed. Its stem is stable like an umbrella. Single flowers emerge from its seeds. Which have beautiful purple flowers. Its fruiting period is from May to August.

 Kapatika Vacha-

It is a branched plant. Its rhizome is short and thick. Its leaves are striped and shiny, green in colour. Its flowers are white and purple in colour.  

Its crust is used to purify blood. Making a decoction of this crust and washing the vagina with it cures vaginal problems. Consuming this decoction also cures liver and skin diseases.

वच के सामान्य नाम Herbal Arcade
Common Names of Vacha Herbal Arcade

Vach common names

Botanical name (Botanical NameAcorus calamus
English (English)sweet flag
Hindi (Hindi) vach, ghorvach, ghorvach
Sanskrit (Sanskrit)Vacha, Ugragandha, Shadgrantha, Golomi, Shataparvika, Kshudrapatri, Mangalya, Jatila, Ugram, Lomsha
Other (Others)Bacha (Urdu) Vaj (Gujarati) Baje (Kannada) Vasa (Telugu) Vashambu (Tamil) Vach (Bengali) Bomo (Nepali) Bariboj (Punjabi) Vekhand (Marathi) Akrun (Arabic) Vvayambu (Malayalam)
Total (Family)Araceae

Ayurvedic properties of Vach (Vach) Ayurvedic properties)

Shortcoming (Dosha)Pacifies cough and vata (Increase pitta)
Juice (Taste) pungent, bitter
Property (Qualities) Laghu (light), Teekshna (strong)
Semen (Potency) hot
Vipak(Post Digestion Effect) pungent
Other (Others) painkiller, anti-inflammatory, mediator
Ayurvedic properties of vach Herbal Arcade
Ayurvedic properties of vach Herbal Arcade

Medicinal benefits and uses of Vach its benefits and uses)

To improve memory (Vach for memory)

  • Vacha is very helpful in improving the memory power of a person. Consume the powder of Vacha stem with ghee, milk or water. It improves memory. Consuming it twice a day is beneficial. For better results, it should be consumed for a year or at least for one month.

 Useful medicine for cough  (Vacation for cough)

  • If a child is suffering from cough due to cold and flu, then grinding Vacha in water and giving it to the child three times a day also helps in curing the cough.
  • Apart from this, boil Vacha in water. When one-fourth of the water remains, divide it into three parts. Taking this dose three times a day provides relief from dry cough.

In Asthma (Vach for asthma)

  •  If anyone has asthma, then the patient should first be given a dose of Vacha. After this, it should be consumed every three hours. This is beneficial in asthma.

In headache (Vacation for headache)

  • Since ancient times, a paste made of vacha and water is used to relieve headache. For this, apply a paste made of vacha powder and water on the head. By doing this, headache is cured. Apart from this, heaviness in the head also goes away. It is also very useful in relieving joint pain.

Use of Vacha to get rid of pimples

  • Acne troubles many people. Due to the use of different types of creams or many other reasons, the problem of acne is increasing in people. People use different methods to get rid of this acne. For this, you can also take the help of Vacha. Make a paste of Vacha coriander and Lodhra bark and apply it on the acne on the face to cure acne.

in fever (Vaccine for fever)

  • If you suffer from frequent fever due to weather changes, then to overcome this problem, make a decoction of Vacha and Chiraita and consume it, it will reduce the fever.

To increase appetite

  • Many people have a lack of appetite due to which their body does not develop properly. Lack of body development can lead to many health problems. Vacha is considered to be an excellent way to increase appetite. To use it, prepare a powder by mixing this herb with some other herbs. It can be consumed in the morning and evening after meals. It helps in relieving indigestion and stomach pain.

To solve mental problem Watch

  • Some people have more or less mental problems. Many people undergo various treatments for mental problems. Similarly, Vacha is a powerful herb which helps in curing mental health problems.
  • If a person's nervous system is weak then Vacha is used to strengthen it. It is very beneficial.
  • Consuming Vacha in epilepsy helps in reducing the symptoms of epilepsy, because it has the property of Medhya which helps in keeping the brain calm. For this, consuming Vacha powder with honey or ghee for three days is beneficial in epilepsy.  

in the wound (Vach for wound)

  • If you have a wound due to an injury, you can use Vacha in this way. For this, mix Kasis, Sandhanak, Surabij, Vacha, Turmeric and make a powder. Then apply it on the wound and the wound heals in a few days.

Useful in diarrhea in children  Watch

  • If a child is suffering from diarrhoea then mixing the ash of Vacha in water and giving it to the child provides relief from diarrhoea.

In Piles (Vach for piles)

  • To get relief from piles, burn equal amounts of vaach, bhang and ajwain. Use the smoke generated by burning them to warm the piles wound. This provides relief from the pain of piles.  

To get relief from cold (Vacation for cold)

  • If a person keeps on complaining of cold then smelling the powder of Vacha kept in a cloth is beneficial in curing cold.

in goiter (Vaccine for goiter)

  • Vacha is beneficial in the treatment of goiter. Smell its powder and the powder of long pepper with honey or with neem oil. This cures the disease.

In Cholera Watch

  • If a person is suffering from cholera then Vacha can be used in that case also. By using this, the disease of cholera can be reduced to some extent.

In the cuff

  • If the throat is paining due to phlegm, then mix the powder of Vacha in lukewarm milk and drink it. By consuming this, the phlegm stuck inside loosens and comes out. This relieves the throat pain soon.

to kill stomach worms Watch

  •  If someone has worms in his stomach and he is very troubled, then use Vacha because Vacha has the property of killing worms. Mix the powder of Vacha with roasted asafoetida. By feeding this, the worms in the stomach die.

In Leprosy (Vaccine for leprosy)

  • Vacha is an effective medicine for skin diseases. Grind cardamom, kutha, vidanga, shatavar, chitrak, vacha, danti and rasout. Applying this paste cures leprosy and other skin diseases.

happiness in childbirth

  • Vacha helps in normal delivery. Rub the vacha in water. Mix it with castor oil and apply it on the navel of the pregnant woman. This helps in easy delivery of the baby.

To avoid the poison of Jamal Gota Watch

  • Dissolve the ash of Vacha in water and give it to drink. This eliminates the effect of the poison of Jamal Gote. The problems caused by the side effects of the poison gradually go away.

in vomiting blood

  • Patients suffering from dysentery and vomiting blood get relief by drinking decoction of Vacha, coriander and cumin. For this, take these three substances in equal quantity and boil them in water. When the water remains, filter it and drink it in the morning and evening, it relieves vomiting blood.

Important parts of Vach

  • Root

Dosages of Vach

Use it medicinally only as advised by the doctor.

Caution (Precautions)

  • People with hot nature should not use it too much. Its excessive use can cause headache.

medicines made from vacha

  • Saraswat Churna
  • Medhy Chemicals

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