Bermuda grass Scientific Name
Cynodon dactylon
Bermuda grass Other Names
English: Bermuda grass, Conch Grass, Indian doab, Scutch grass
Tamil: Arugampullu
Hindi: Doobh
Sanskrit: Durva
Tamil: Arugampullu
Hindi: Doobh
Sanskrit: Durva
What is Bermuda grass?
Durva or Bermuda grass is a common kind of short grass found in India. It is planted especially for its therapeutic properties. It contains a compound called Agropyrene, a volatile oil, that has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. It also contains a hormone precursor sitosterol.
In ayurveda it is mainly used in decoctions for it’s anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, hypotensive and anti-cancer properties.
Common forms of Bermuda grass
Fresh Leaves, Juice, Powder
Bermuda grass is commonly used for:
- Promoting Wound healing
- Treating stomach ulcer
- Reducing redness in eyes and treating burning eyes
- Treating scorpion bites
- Relieving skin diseases like scabies, herpes, etc.
- Controlling blood sugar
- Relieving bleeding gums and other oral problems
Bermuda grass Dosage
Juice: 10-20 ml daily
Decoction: 40-50 ml daily
Decoction: 40-50 ml daily
Bermuda grass Side-effects and Warnings
Common side-effects: Not known.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Not known.
Children: Not known.
Not so common side-effects: Not known.
Pregnant or Nursing Mothers: Not known.
Children: Not known.
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