Durva – Cynodon dactylon


Family: Graminae
Latin name: Cynodon dactylon
Charaka samhita: वर्ण्य प्रजास्थापन
English name: Conch Grass
Hindi name: Doob, Durva
Taste: Astringent, Sweet
Nature: Cold
Parts used: Whole plant

Description:
It is a perennial creeping plant that grows up to 40 Cm. It grows in a warm climate.

Phytochemical constituents:
Alkaloids, Flavanoids, Glycosides, Terpenoides, B Sitosterol Glucoside, Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, Fiber, Hydrocarbons, Lignin, Acetic acid, Arundoin, Coumaric acid, Ferulic acid, Palmitic acid, Vanillic acid, Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Vit A, Vit C.

Mode of action: Kapha Pitta shamak
Antibacterial (Broad spectrum activity against both Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria including Pseudomonas aeroginosa and Salmonella typhi.
External application is Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Cooling, Wound healing
Kushthaghna
Brain tonic and relaxant
Depurative, Blood purifier
Prajasthapan
Anti-diabetic, Diuretic
Metabolic tonic, Antioxidant, Immunity booster

Therapeutic Benefits:
Primary
Kushtha Roga
Psoriasis
Leucoderma
Tertiary
Aphthous Ulcers
Cuts, Minor Burns
Allergy
Prickly Heat
Herpes, Warts
Whitlow
Leprosy, Erysipelas
Ringworm
External Bleeding, Piles
Cracked Heels
Wrinkles
Dipsia
Diabetes, High Cholesterol
Hysteria, Insanity, Epilepsy
Weak Eyesight

Side effects and Risk factors:
LIKELY SAFE for most people when applied topically.
Side effects have not been documented, so Avoid orally In Pregnancy and Breast feeding

– Dr Malika Ahuja

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