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Botanical Name: Cynodon dactylon
Family: Poaceae
English Name: Conch Grass
Malayalam Name: Karuka pullu, Belikaraka
Hindi Name: Doorva
Cynodon dactylon, or Bermuda grass, is a perennial, mat-forming grass characterized by its creeping rhizomes and stolons, rough-edged, linear leaves, and distinctive star-like inflorescence of 3-7 slender spikes. The grass produces erect or ascending stems and is known for forming dense turf and is used for lawns, fodder, and in some religious rituals.
Whole plant
Urinary System Diuretic → Increases urine flow, aiding detoxification and kidney health. Anti-urolithic → Prevents and helps dissolve urinary stones by reducing crystallization. Immune System Immunomodulatory → Balances immune responses by regulating cytokines and enhancing defense cells. Digestive System Anti-diarrheal → Controls diarrhea by reducing gut hypermotility. Anti-ulcer → Protects gastric mucosa and prevents ulcer formation. Appetizer / Digestive stimulant → Improves appetite and enhances digestive enzyme activity. Respiratory System Anti-asthmatic → Reduces bronchospasm and airway inflammation. Expectorant → Promotes clearance of mucus from respiratory tract. Musculoskeletal System Anti-inflammatory → Alleviates inflammation by inhibiting inflammatory mediators. Analgesic → Provides pain relief in inflammatory conditions. Hepatic System (Liver) Hepatoprotective → Protects liver tissue against oxidative and toxin-induced damage. Endocrine & Metabolic System Antidiabetic → Helps regulate blood glucose by improving insulin sensitivity. Hypolipidemic → Supports cholesterol reduction and lipid metabolism. General / Multi-systemic Antioxidant → Scavenges free radicals and prevents oxidative stress. Antimicrobial → Inhibits bacterial and fungal growth. Wound Healing → Promotes tissue repair and accelerates healing. Antipyretic → Helps in reducing fever. Styptic / Hemostatic → Controls bleeding by constricting blood vessels and aiding clotting
Antiviral, homeostatic, diuretic and astringent.
Rasa: Tikta, Madura, Kashaya
Guna: Laghu
Virya: Sita
Vipaka: Madhura
Dosha Karma: Kaphapitta shamaka
