Imperata cylindrica

Imperata cylindrica
Family:Imperata cylindrica; Antibacterial; Antivinous; Astringent; Cancer; Diuretic; Emollient; Febrifuge; Restorative; Sialagogue; Styptic; Tonic.
Common name:Cogongrass
The flowers and the roots are antibacterial diuretic febrifuge sialagogue styptic and tonic. The flowers are used in the treatment of haemorrhages wounds etc. They are decocted and used to treat urinary tract infections fevers thirst etc. The root is astringent antifebrile antivinous diuretic emollient haemostatic restorative and tonic. It is used in the treatment of nose bleeds haematuria haematemesis oedema and jaundice. The root has antibacterial action against Staphylococcus aureus Bacillus dysenteriae etc. The root bark is febrifuge restorative and tonic. Extracts of the plant have shown viricidal and anticancer activity.

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