Cynodon dactylon

Cynodon dactylon
Family:Cynodon dactylon; Astringent; Diuretic; Ophthalmic.
Common name:Bermuda grass
Bermudagrass is reported to be alterative anabolic antiseptic aperient astringent cyanogenetic demulcent depurative diuretic emollient sudorific and vulnerary. A decoction of the root is used as a diuretic in the treatment of dropsy and secondary syphilis. An infusion of the root is used to stop bleeding from piles. The juice of the plant is astringent and is applied externally to fresh cuts and wounds. Internally it is used in the treatment of chronic diarrhoea and dysentery. It is also useful in the treatment of catarrhal ophthalmia. The juice is also diuretic and is used in the treatment of dropsy and anasarca. The leaf juice has also been used in the treatment of hysteria epilepsy and insanity. The plant is a folk remedy for anasarca calculus cancer carbuncles convulsions cough cramps cystitis diarrhoea dropsy dysentery epilepsy headache haemorrhage hypertension hysteria insanity kidneys laxative measles rubella snakebite sores stones tumours uro-genital disorders warts and wounds.

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