Vamsa Rochna

According to Ayurvedic tradition, Vamsha Rochana, also known as "Bamboo Manna", is an astringent, tonic, febrifuge, with properties also defined as cooling, stimulating, antispasmodic, haemostatic, rejuvenative, expectorant, sedative, aphrodisiac, and demulcent. It is reputedly a special tonic to the heart and liver, and a moistening expectorant which can be used to rejuvenate the lungs. It nurtures the heart, soothes the nervous system, improves the blood, and is anti-cold and anti-cough. Additionally, it is traditionally used to treat leprosy, fevers, and hemoptysis, while the leaves are emmenagogue and antihelmintic.