The plant has been rich in metabolites notably proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, flavonoids, carotenoids, alkaloids, glycosides and triterpenoides. This plant has been used medicinally as an antimicrobial, anticancer, and antiinflammatory agent. It has fine texture dark green lancedshaped leaves that turn brown when dormant. It is named as dogs tooth grass because dogs search these grasses for its stomach ailments, hence the name. Poaceae, a hardy perennial grass, is one of the most commonly occurring weeds in india. The species cynodon dactylon is enormously variable and has become truly cosmopolitan as a weed of disturbed habitats. It alleviates vitiation of pitta dosha, rakta blood and kapha. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in cynodon dactylon. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of cynodon dactylon 19 however, chandel and kumar isolated 24 compounds from cynodon dactylon leaves using gcms analysis, these included. It is native to north and east africa, asia and australia and southern europe. Arugampul is used for offerings in temple and various medicinal uses like. Cultivars that are strongly stoloniferous may be more damaged by fire than those that are predominantly rhizomatous 62.
How cynodon dactylon is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Chemical compounds of interest were extracted and examined for their phytochemical activity and antimicrobial properties. Cynodon dactylon is a perennial grass belonging to family poaceae that has a variety of medicinal properties. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Cynodon dactylon, this is a warm season perennial grass spreads both by stolons and rhizomes and forms a prostrate habit. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of. Medicinal use of doob grasscynodon dactylon bimbima. Amazing health benefits and medicinal uses of bermuda. The uses of weedy plant or herb such as cynodon dactylon is not fully explored in malaysia. Cynodon dactylon bermuda grass is a perennial grass distributed all over the world, and particularly it is native to the warm temperate and tropical regions. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of cynodon dactylon. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 406339 with.
For the purposes of this study, screening of cynodon dactylon for their phytochemical properties. From these nodes, lateral buds develop that produce stems measuring from 5 to 40 cm in height. Under certain environmental conditions the plant can produce hydrocyanic acid and so is potentially toxic to livestck. Cynodon dactylon trailing grass native to europe now cosmopolitan in warm regions. Cultivars that are strongly stoloniferous may be more damaged by fire than those that are predominantly rhizomatous. Cynodon dactylon, poaceae, cap riola dactylon, panicum. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of cynodon dactylon 19 however, chandel and kumar isolated 24 compounds from cynodon dactylon leaves using gcms analysis. Fire topkills bermudagrass but rhizomes probably remain undamaged except during severe fire that burns organic soil. Cynodon dactylon is a warmseason, prostrate, perennial grass. Crop science abstract sources of variation in cynodon. Journal of medicinal plants research cynodon dactylon l. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties.
The name cynodon dactylon is universally accepted for this common, widespread weed. Nov 26, 2012 here are some of the medicinal use of doob grass. Cynodon dactylon, known as bermuda grass, dhoob, durva grass, ethana grass,dubo, dogs tooth grass, bahama grass, devils grass, couch grass, indian doab, arugampul, grama, wiregrass and scutch grass, is a grass that is native to most of the eastern hemisphere. The species possesses immense therapeutic as well as other potential uses. Screening for phytochemical properties and antimicrobial. Cynodon dactylon, known as bermuda grass, dhoob, durva grass, ethana grass, dubo, dogs. It is in leaf all year, in flower from august to october, and the seeds ripen from september to october. Cynodon is a weed and has been found to possess various potential medicinal properties singh et al. Cynodon dactylon control with tillage and glyphosate. The anticancer properties of cynodon dactylon are currently being investigated as a more benign alternative to chemotherapy and radiation. This sod forming grass is highly variable in appearance with stolons that root at the end of the nodes.
Most recently this grass has been studied for its potential use in the treatment of diabetes. Heavy and prolonged menstrual periodmenorrhagia mix juice of doob grass with honey and take 23 times a day. Bermudagrass is a fast growing warm season perennial grass that spreads rapidly by seed, underground rhizomes and surface stolons runners. Curative effect of cynodon dactylon against stz induced hepatic. The plant is also said to cause contact dermatitis and, with its high production of pollen, can be a major cause of hayfever. The plant is a rich source of metabolites such as proteins, carbohydrates. Curative effect of cynodon dactylon against stz induced hepatic injury in. The latter cultivar is debatable and may be best suited as a green couch or a cynodon hybrid. Cynodon dactylon, also known as vilfa stellata durva grass, dhoob, bermuda grass, dubo, dogs tooth grass, bahama grass, devils grass, couch grass, indian doab, arugampul, grama, wiregrass and scutch grass, is a grass that originated in the middle east. Quantitative traits such as seed yield and forage yield can be dramatically negatively affected. Cynodon dactylon, poaceae, capriola dactylon, panicum dactylon introduction many weeds of our surroundings are often very powerful medicinal plants to address many of our todays major health problems. Six botanical varieties are recognized in our classification, but only one is the widespread weed. Article pdf available in journal of medicinal plant research 748. It is normally tetraploid 2n36 but diploid, triploid and pentaploid forms also occur rochecouste, 1962a.
Cynodon dactylon is used as a folk remedy for diarrhea. Names of cynodon dactylon in various languages of the world are also given. Plants profile for cynodon dactylon dactylon bermudagrass. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 406339 with original publication details.
The erect or ascending culms are generally 5 45cm long, occasionally to cm. Although it is not native to bermuda, it is an abundant invasive species there. List of various diseases cured by cynodon dactylon. Cynodon dactylon is an extremely sturdy grass that is found in warm climates and grows best in sandy soil or clay. Research journal of pharmaceutical, biological and chemical. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Cynodon dactylon is windpollinated, and generally selfincompatible, suffering from inbreeding depression when genotypes are self pollinated. Cynodon dactylon definition of cynodon dactylon by the. Plants spread rapidly, and can make 3 feet or more of horizontal growth in a season. Cynodon dactylon is commonly available grass with more medicinal uses. It is also used for the treatment of dropsy kesari et al. Fire topkills bermudagrass but rhizomes probably remain undamaged except during severe fire that burns organic soil 80. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the medical term for what we know as acid reflux.
Whole herb and its root stalk are used for medicinal use 46. In laboratory tests on germination, a 2% solution of potassium nitrate increased germination of 5month old seeds. Jan 17, 2020 ayurveda health benefits and uses of durva grass or cynodon dactylon ayurveda health benefits of durva grass cynodon dactylon. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. In laboratory tests on germination, a 2% solution of potassium nitrate. Leads from indian medicinal plants with hypoglycemic potentials. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media. Ayurveda health benefits of durva grass cynodon dactylon. Cynodon dactylon is a perennial grass that is commonly used as a laxative, expectorant, analgesic, etc. It is also often used to improve a variety of urinary tract issues and infections as. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of cynodon. Cynodon dactylon occupies a key position in ethno medicinal practices and.
Cynodon dactylon definition of cynodon dactylon by the free. The distinguishing characteristics of cynodon dactylon are the conspicuous ring of white hairs of the ligule, the fringe of hairs on the keel of the lemma, and the graygreen. Most gardeners, if not most people, will know what cynodon dactylon looks like, with its strong rhizomes and stolons and its flowering culms flowering stems which end in a whorl of 37 branches. Dara newman, global invasive species team, the nature conservancy contents 1 identifiers 1. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by wind. The bioactive compounds present in the plants are very useful in medicinal purposes.
Cynodon dactylon is a shortlived, prostrate, perennial grass that creeps along the ground and roots wherever a node touches the ground, quickly forming a dense mat. Cynodon dactylon l pers medicinal uses medicinal plants. Ayurveda health benefits and uses of durva grass or cynodon dactylon ayurveda health benefits of durva grass cynodon dactylon. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 406339 with original publication details. Cynodon dactylon herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Pdf cynodon dactylon bermuda grass is a perennial grass distributed all. It is highly variable and various subspecies have been distinguished harlan et al. It is cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics. Bermuda grass is reported to be photosensitizing in animals. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Cynodon dactylon synonyms, cynodon dactylon pronunciation, cynodon dactylon translation, english dictionary definition of cynodon dactylon. If left unmowed plants can reach two feet high in moist, rich sites, but it also tolerates close mowing for use in lawns. Bermudagrass cynodon dactylon is a popular commercial grass found in over 100 countries throughout the world. Pers is a perennial rhizomatous and stoloniferous grass common in cultivated fields, along roadsides, ditch banks, waste places and other disturbed habitats.
The plant is a rich source of metabolites such as proteins, carbohydrates, mineral constituents. It is ranked as the second worlds worst weed holm et al. Cynodon dactylon on streptozotocin induced diabetes in rats r. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Acid reflux occurs when the stomach releases its liquid back into the esophagus, causing inflammation and damage to the esophageal lining. Part used whole plant and its root stalk is used for medicinal purpose. Cynodon dactylon is widely cultivated in warm climates all over the world between about 30 s and 30 n latitude, and that get between 625 and 1,750 mm 24. Cynodon dactylon doob grass is the sacred grass next to ocimum sanctum, tulsi.
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