Part used whole plant and its root stalk is used for medicinal purpose. It is in leaf all year, in flower from august to october, and the seeds ripen from september to october. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the medical term for what we know as acid reflux. Bermuda grass is reported to be photosensitizing in animals. Table 1 traditional uses of medicinal plant used in the present study 5. Most gardeners, if not most people, will know what cynodon dactylon looks like, with its strong rhizomes and stolons and its flowering culms flowering stems which end in a whorl of 37 branches. Cynodon dactylon bermuda grass, herb garden, medicinal. In laboratory tests on germination, a 2% solution of potassium nitrate. Cynodon dactylon extract as a preventive and curative agent. If left unmowed plants can reach two feet high in moist, rich sites, but it also tolerates close mowing for use in lawns. One has to be particular about the dosage and time of intake of the herb. Cynodon dactylon trailing grass native to europe now cosmopolitan in warm regions. Bermudagrass cynodon dactylon is a popular commercial grass found in over 100 countries throughout the world. Cynodon dactylon extract as a preventive and curative.
Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The distinguishing characteristics of cynodon dactylon are the conspicuous ring of white hairs of the ligule, the fringe of hairs on the keel of the lemma, and the graygreen. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of cynodon dactylon. Under certain environmental conditions the plant can produce hydrocyanic acid and so is potentially toxic to livestck. List of various diseases cured by cynodon dactylon. Cynodon dactylon herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Six botanical varieties are recognized in our classification, but only one is the widespread weed. A study on the medicinal plants used by the local traditional healers of dhemaji district, assam, india for curing reproductive health related disorders tarun chandra taid 1, ratul chandra rajkhowa 2 and jogen chandra kalita 3 1department of zoology, north lakhimpur college autonomous, assam 2department of zoology, cotton college, guwahati, assam. Cynodon dactylon, poaceae, capriola dactylon, panicum dactylon. Data source and references for cynodon dactylon bermudagrass. Many of the studies cited in this report were conducted using bermudagrass cultivars. It is an excellent lawn grass in the tropics, where it can also be used as a ground cover plant and to prevent soil erosion. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles.
Cynodon dactylon synonyms, cynodon dactylon pronunciation, cynodon dactylon translation, english dictionary definition of cynodon dactylon. Crop science abstract sources of variation in cynodon. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The plant is a rich source of metabolites such as proteins, carbohydrates. It is cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics. Its chemical constituents are beta sitosterol, beta. Jan 17, 2020 ayurveda health benefits and uses of durva grass or cynodon dactylon ayurveda health benefits of durva grass cynodon dactylon. The plant is a rich source of metabolites such as proteins, carbohydrates, mineral constituents, psitosterol, flavanoids, alkaloids, glycosides. Cynodon dactylon on streptozotocin induced diabetes in rats r. Cynodon dactylon l pers medicinal uses medicinal plants. Cynodon dactylon is a warmseason, prostrate, perennial grass. Cynodon dactylon, a valuable medicinal plant, is widely used in iranian. The leaves are used to make an infusion, decoction, paste, and even juice is taken for a few ailments.
Please mention your ailment or if there are any side effects you are facing. The species possesses immense therapeutic as well as other potential uses. This sod forming grass is highly variable in appearance with stolons that root at the end of the nodes. Whole herb and its root stalk are used for medicinal use 46. Cynodon dactylon, also known as vilfa stellata durva grass, dhoob, bermuda grass, dubo, dogs tooth grass, bahama grass, devils grass, couch grass, indian doab, arugampul, grama, wiregrass and scutch grass, is a grass that originated in the middle east. Cynodon dactylon bermuda grass, herb garden, medicinal plant. Cynodon dactylon, commonly called bermuda grass or wire grass, is a tough, warm season grass which spreads rapidly by both stolons and rhizomes. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is. The plant is also said to cause contact dermatitis and, with its high production of pollen, can be a major cause of hayfever.
In laboratory tests on germination, a 2% solution of potassium nitrate increased germination of 5month old seeds. Bermudagrass is a fast growing warm season perennial grass that spreads rapidly by seed, underground rhizomes and surface stolons runners. The plant shows biological activities such as antiviral and antimicrobial properties. Cynodon dactylon cynodon dactylon cynodon dactylon. The erect or ascending culms are generally 5 45cm long, occasionally to cm. Durva grass is also called as energizer or immunity booster. This species is a c 4 grass included in the global compendium of weeds randall, 2012 and it is listed as one of the most serious agricultural and environmental weeds in the world holm et al. Dear padmashirja cynodon dactylon is used in powder, paste, juice, etc form. Quantitative traits such as seed yield and forage yield can be dramatically negatively affected. Cynodon dactylon control with tillage and glyphosate. This is a protein compound responsible for improving immunity.
Abstract many herbs are known to be hypoglycemic, cynodon dactylon is an indigenous medicinal plant used in indian herbal medicine for. Acid reflux occurs when the stomach releases its liquid back into the esophagus, causing inflammation and damage to the esophageal lining. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of. Family aristolochiaceae root alu is grinded and the juice is taken. Cynodon has a renown position in indian systems of medicine and many parts of the plants are assumed to have medicinal properties.
Pers a valuable medicinal plant cynodon dactylon l. A decoction of the root is used as a diuretic in the treatment of dropsy and secondary syphilis. Bioactive molecules fromcynodon dactylon of indian biodiversity. The anticancer properties of cynodon dactylon are currently being investigated as a more benign alternative to chemotherapy and radiation. Ayurveda health benefits of durva grass cynodon dactylon. Zeenat jahan, assistant professor, microbiology program, department of mathematics and natural sciences, brac university, dhaka. Names of cynodon dactylon in various languages of the world are also given. Preliminary studies, using the extracts from this grass, have found that it acts as a strong antioxidant, protecting cells from the. As the species grow widely as weed, it is a natural resource which can be explored. Andean bryophytes bolivia checklist catalogue of new world grasses ecuador catalogue flora mesoamericana madagascar catalogue moss flora of china peru checklist system details. Overview appearance cynodon dactylon is a warmseason, prostrate, perennial grass that occurs on almost all soil types. It is beneficial to wounds, piles, eczema, urticaria, injuries, eye problems, skin rashes, constipation, indigestion, constipation, mental debility, diabetes, epilepsy, vaginal problems, menstrual problems, gynecological problems, 25 surprising benefits of cynodon dactylon. Cynodon dactylon is a warmseason, prostrate, perennial grass that occurs on almost all soil types.
Cynodon dactylon is a perennial grass belonging to family poaceae that has a variety of medicinal properties. Cynodon dactylon, a valuable medicinal plant, is widely used in iranian folk medicine for the treatment of various cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure and atherosclerosis. Antimicrobial potential of crude extract as valuable medicinal plant submitted by me has been carried out under the supervision of dr. Cynodon dactylon is windpollinated, and generally selfincompatible, suffering from inbreeding depression when genotypes are self pollinated. Data source and references for cynodon dactylon bermudagrass from the usda plants database.
Cynodon dactylon can be used in the case of many diseases. I hereby declare that the thesis project titled cynodon dactylon. Family poaceae, a perennial weedy grass is one of the ten auspicious herbs that constitute the group dasapushpam in ayurveda. Poaceae commonly known as durva grass is employed in india as a rejuvenator and for wound healing. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by wind. It alleviates vitiation of pitta dosha, rakta blood and kapha. This page was last edited on 23 december 2015, at 19. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of cynodon dactylon 19 however, chandel and kumar isolated 24 compounds from cynodon dactylon leaves using gcms analysis. Bermudagrass is reported to be alterative, anabolic, antiseptic, aperient, astringent, cyanogenetic, demulcent, depurative, diuretic, emollient, sudorific, and vulnerary. This herb is holistic as per hindu mythology as well as highly medicinal. Bioactive molecules from cynodon dactylon of indian biodiversity. It is native to north and east africa, asia and australia and southern europe.
Cynodon dactylon is used as a folk remedy for diarrhea. Nov 26, 2012 here are some of the medicinal use of doob grass. Cynodon dactylon is referred to as a warm or perennial grass. Cynodon dactylon, poaceae, capriola dactylon, panicum dactylon introduction many weeds of our surroundings are often very powerful medicinal plants to address many of our todays major health problems. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in cynodon dactylon. Cynodon dactylon, known as bermuda grass, dhoob, durva grass, ethana grass,dubo, dogs tooth grass, bahama grass, devils grass, couch grass, indian doab, arugampul, grama, wiregrass and scutch grass, is a grass that is native to most of the eastern hemisphere. Bermuda grass contains cynodon dactylon protein fractions. From these nodes, lateral buds develop that produce stems measuring from 5 to 40 cm in height. Cynodon dactylon definition of cynodon dactylon by the. In the present study, anticancer efficacy of cynodon dactylon l. Plants spread rapidly, and can make 3 feet or more of horizontal growth in a season. Mice were treated with 50 and 100mgkg cynodon dactylon extract.
Cynodon dactylon is widely cultivated in warm climates all over the world between about 30 s and 30 n latitude, and that get between 625 and 1,750 mm 24. Poaceae, a hardy perennial grass, is one of the most commonly occurring weeds in india. African bermudagrass cynodon transvaalensis burtt davycyntr and stargrass cynodon plectostachyus schumann englembayer code. Poaceae bermudagrass, common stargrass, baramagrass, dhubgrass, devilgrass. Angiogenic effect of the aqueous extract of cynodon dactylon on. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 406339 with original publication details. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. The species cynodon dactylon is enormously variable and has become truly cosmopolitan as a weed of disturbed habitats.
This study provides a comprehensive detail of the pharmacognostical characteristics, biological effects and medicinal uses of cynodon dactylon. Make paste of doob grass and apply on sole of feet. Pharmacognostic investigation of cynodon dactylon pers roots. The plant is a rich source of metabolites such as proteins, carbohydrates, mineral constituents. A study on the medicinal plants used by the local traditional. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of cynodon dactylon 19 however, chandel and kumar isolated 24 compounds from cynodon dactylon leaves using gcms analysis, these included.
Thus, the aim of the current study is to evaluate the effect of cynodon aqueous extract as a preventive and curative agent in experimentally induced. Ayurveda health benefits and uses of durva grass or cynodon dactylon ayurveda health benefits of durva grass cynodon dactylon. Medicinal use of doob grasscynodon dactylon bimbima. The antidiabetic effect of ethyl acetate 70% extract of cynodon dactylon root and stem, was investigated in diabetes induced by a combination of ketamine 60 mgkg and xylazine 10 mgkg in mice, which induced a sustained hyperglycemia. Menstrual bleeding stops, enhances fertility in male, quick healing of wounds. Cynodon dactylon is invasive in parts of kenya and tanzania and uganda lyons and miller 1999. Medicinal use of doob grasscynodon dactylon know what are health benefits and medicinal uses of doob grass in ayurveda. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. The invitro antibacterial activity of cynodon dactylon l.
How cynodon dactylon is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. However, no scientific study was undertaken so far to demonstrate the beneficial effect of the plant. The ligule has a ring of white hairs which is one of its identifying characteristics. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of cynodon. A traditional use of cynodon is for eye disorders and weak vision. In optimum conditions, it will form a dense lawn which tolerates foot traffic well and excludes many common weeds.
Although it is not native to bermuda, it is an abundant invasive species there. Cynodon dactylon poaceae family decoction was used in the treatment of kidney stones. Cynodon dactylon is a shortlived, prostrate, perennial grass that creeps along the ground and roots wherever a node touches the ground, quickly forming a dense mat. Heavy and prolonged menstrual periodmenorrhagia mix juice of doob grass with honey and take 23 times a day. Pers is a perennial rhizomatous and stoloniferous grass common in cultivated fields, along roadsides, ditch banks, waste places and other disturbed habitats.
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