Doob grass is a prostrate and highly branched perennial grass. It is a very important herb as it is used in treatment of various diseases. Whole plant is used for medicine. The botanical name of Doob grass is Cynodon dactylon and it belongs to the family Poaceae. The Ayurvedic name for the herb is Yav Kul and it has various other names such as Conch grass and Durva etc.
Doob grass has various chemical constituents like protein, enzymes and ash. The ash contains phosphorus, calcium, sodium, manganese and potassium. The herb is pitta and kapha suppressant. It helps in healing of wounds, improving skin texture and brain functioning. It has various other benefits which are discussed in the article.
Ayurvedic Properties of Doob Grass
- Guna (Property) — light (laghu)
- Rasa (Taste) — Astringent (kashaya), Sweet (Madhur)
- Virya (Potency) — Cold (Sheet)
Health Benefits of Doob Grass
Doob grass helps to cure following diseases:
- Healing wounds
- Urticaria
- Piles
- Skin related problems
- Eyes related problems
- Mental debility
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Leucorrhea
- Epistasis
- Vaginal discharge
- General body weakness
Uses of Doob Grass
It has following uses:
- Juice — Juice of doob grass is used to cure urine related disorders and urinary tract infections. It is also used to cure stooping hemorrhages.
- Powder — Powder form of doob grass helps in epistasis, mental debility, nausea, indigestion, piles and fissure. Various blood disorders can also be treated using doob grass powder. Powder of doob grass also supports pregnant females.
- Paste — Paste of doob grass is used to heal wounds. It is applied on any inflammation, skin ailments, wounds and pain. It is an effective treatment of several skin disorders such as eczema, scars, urticaria and wounds. doob grass paste also helps relieve headaches.
The above are some of the benefits of doob grass.
