Rasna (Alpinia Galanga) – Uses, Health Benefits, Medicinal Properties (Ref: Bhavaprakasa Nighantu) Introduction According to above-mentioned verse of Bhavprakash Nighantu shape of leaves of this herb resembles like the shape of the tongue. This herb of Ayurveda is used to pacify vitiated vata dosh in the body and very beneficial for curing various vata disorders. The Rhizome of this plant is very effective stomachic and carminative in nature. The Rhizome of this plant is also used in Thai and Indonesian