Kasheruka (Kasheruka (Kaseru, Kaseruka, Kaśeruka))
Kasheruka is a classical Cyperaceae dravya cited in Charaka Samhita (Madhura skanda, Kashaya-skandha, Kasherukadi ghrita, and mutrakrichha contexts). Modern taxonomy accepts Actinoscirpus grossus (L.f.) Goetgh. & D.A.Simpson; Scirpus grossus and Scirpus kysoor Roxb. are treated as synonyms in Ayurvedic literature.
Botanical name: Actinoscirpus grossus. Also known as: Kasheruka, Kaseru, Water chestnut sedge, Scirpus grossus, Scirpus kysoor.
Properties
Madhura, Kashaya; Sheeta veerya; Guru guna; tuber/rhizome
Traditional uses
- Kasherukadi ghrita
- Mutrakrichha and pittaja disorders in classics
- Chandanadhya taila ingredient
Dosha effects
- vata: increasing
- kapha: increasing
- pitta: decreasing