Cynodon dactylon – Durva, Indian doob grass, Bermuda grass, etc. This grass known as poor man’s grass is so underrated and weeded out and has made way for so many fancy varieties of grass with little value. In reality, it is of high medicinal value and known as green blood. Juice of this grass daily can heal most illness, some of which is listed below. There are two types of durva the green and white. Durva is very tough grass that survives drought conditions with underground rhizomes and ground runners. The runners have nodes and they develop roots and hold on to ground. Walking on these grass bare feet also has many medicinal value. Very easy to propagate and a must have in every home and also revered religiously.
Healing Properties of Durva –
- Treats acidity
- Boosts immunity
- Controls Sugar
- Cures Constipation
- Purifies Blood
- Curing bleeding gums
- Cures eye infection and stops nose bleeding
- is used in obesity related issues
- Ovarian Syndrome and solves menstrual problems