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Eragrostis cynosuriodes
Name
Sacred Creeping Grass
Biological Name

Eragrostis cynosuriodes
Poaceae

Other Names

Sacred Creeping Grass, Durba, Kusha
Dab, Durva, Kusa

Parts Used
Grass, root
Remedies For

Action

Grass-hemostatic, coagulant, diuretic

Uses:

Decoction of the root is used for dysentery and other bowel complaints, menorrhagia, bleeding disorders like hemorrhoids, purpura, etc.

Description

This herb is found wild throughout the Himalayan ranges.

Dosage

Infusion

Safety

No information about the safety of this herb is available.

Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other.

Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.

 
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