Durva (Cynodon Dactylon) - Uses and Benefits

Durva, commonly known as Conch grass is one of the most commonly used herbs for the alleviation of many diseases including viral infections and allergic conditions. The name Durva itself means that the plant alleviates many diseases. It is also known as Sathaveerya because it has many actions. It alleviates aggravated Kapha and Pitta doshas and is used to cure different diseases.

Dr. Gupta’s Institute of Applied Food and Allergy have been studying on readily available herbs for the purpose of alleviating the allergic condition. Our experts have conducted studies on Durva and proven the plant’s therapeutic activities like Antiviral, Hemostatic, Diuretic, Astringent, Aphrodisiac, Anthelmintic and Antiallergic actions, etc. Durva can be used in various diseases like herpes, hemorrhage, ulcers, etc. Secondary metabolites of Durva can be used in diabetic retinopathy. Extract of fractions of Durva shows both protective and curative effects on renal calculi. Methanolic extract of Durva also shows aphrodisiac actions. Extract of aerial parts of this plant is used as a potent anthelmintic. Nowadays Durva is also used in the treatment of allergic diseases.

Action of Durva (Cynodon Dactylon) in Allergies

IAFA experts have successfully proven the antiallergic property of the plant Durva. The plant contains phytoconstituents like beta corotene, carotene, vitamine-C, palmitic acid, triterpenoids, arundoin, friedelin, selenium, ergonovine, etc. These phytoconstituents aids the antiallergic and antiviral properties of Durva. It can be used effectively in allergies in form of decoction or paste.

Vernacular Names and Classification

Botanical Name	Cynodon dactylon
Family	Poaceae
Native Names
Sanskrit Name	Durva, Ananta, Sataveerya
Hindi Name	Doorva, Durva, Dhoob
English Name	Bermuda Grass, Couch Grass, Scutch Grass
Malayalam Name	Karukapullu, Belikaraka
Kannada Name	Garike
Marathi Name	Haryali

Ayurveda Reference of Durva (Cynodon Dactylon)

Morphology of Durva (Cynodon Dactylon)

Perennial glabrous grass.
Stem slender, prostrate, widely creeping.
Leaves 2-10 cm by 1.25-3 mm, narrowly linear or lanceolate, finely acute to pungent.
Inflorescence spike.

Geographical Distribution of Durva (Cynodon Dactylon)

It is a cosmopolitan plant. Very commonly found grass, everywhere in country.

Phytoconstituents of Durva (Cynodon Dactylon)

The plant contains phytoconstituents like beta corotene, carotene, vitamine-C, palmitic acid, triterpenoids, arundoin, friedelin, selenium, ergonovine, etc.

Parts Used of Durva (Cynodon Dactylon)

Whole plant

Dosage of Durva (Cynodon Dactylon)

Juice (Swarasa) – 10-20 ml
Decoction (Pancangakwatha) – 50-100 ml
Paste (Kalka) – 1-3 g

Medicinal Properties of Durva (Cynodon Dactylon)

Trsnahara – relieves excessive thirst
Dahasamaka – relieves burning sensation
Twakrogahara – relieves diseases of the skin
Jwarahara – relieves fever
Varnya – promote skin complexion
Rucya – useful in anorexia
Kushtaghna – relieves infectious skin diseases
Chardighna – useful in vomiting

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Home Remedies of Durva (Cynodon Dactylon)

Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine popular in India. The treatment system adopted by Ayurveda is purely based on naturally available herbs. Durva is one of the most widely used herbs. Due to its high medicinal value, it is used in treating many diseases like:-

In Intrinsic Hemorrhage (Raktapitta) – Juice of Durva, Ficus benghalensis leaves and Clitoria ternatea is mixed together and taken with honey.
In Bleeding piles (Raktarsas) – Durva is processed with ghee and washed over the pile mass to check bleeding.
In Erysipelas (Visarpa) – Juice of Durva is processed with ghee and applied over wounds occurred because of erysipelas.
In Ulcers (Vrna) – Oil processed with juice of Durva is useful in vrna.
In Excessive thirst (Trisna) – Water processed with Durva is used to drink repeatedly.
In Burning sensation (Daha) – Ghee processed with Durva is applied over areas with a burning sensation.
In Vomiting (Chardi) – Decoction of whole parts of Durva taken will check vomiting.
In Fever (Jwara) – Durva is taken, crushed, and made into a decoction. Is taken to cure fever.

Ayurveda is an Indian system of medicine which is popular since ancient times. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA has been conducting many research studies to find out different phytoconstituents of herbs and their action in the body. Our experts have acquired knowledge about the actions of different phytoconstituents in the body and have used this knowledge to produce various medicines and provide treatment. IAFA is the provider of safe and effective treatment for a wide range of diseases, mainly allergic diseases all purely based on Ayurveda.

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Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta, Ayurvedic Allergist