The Health grass for humans

The grass called ‘Bermuda grass’ is abundantly found in our country. called ‘Durva’ in Sanskrit and ‘Dhub’ in Hindi, its botanical name is ‘Cynodon dactylon’, In Tamil it is called “Arugam pull” and in Telugu and Kannada, “Garika” and “Garike” respectively. In English, besides Bermuda grass, it is also called ‘Dogs’ Tooth grass.
This grass grows to a height 1 foot. The leaves are of greyish green colour and are 4 to 15 cm long. It grows all over the tropical countries and found in USA also.
Bermuda grass has several medianaluses. Let us see its benefits.
• This grass improves digestion. Cures stomach ailments. It has been observed that dogs, troubled with stomach ail ments, search out and eat this grass. Hence this grass got the name ‘Dogs’ tooth grass.
Bermuda grass is rich in chlorophil, which is alkaline in nature. It also
contains nutrients and minerals.
The benefits of c. dachtylon:
• It reduces acidity.
• Cures Nervous weakness and general fatigue. Strengthens the body. Tones up the nerous system.
• Helps to eliminate toxins from the body.
• Cures constipation. Regular use helps in smooth bowel movements.
• Keeps the body energetic. You wake up refreshed with a feeling of enthusiasm.
• Good medicine for Insomnia.
• Helps to stop bleeding from the gums. Fortifies teeth. Removes bad odour from the mouth. (Halitosis)
• If there is a delay in ‘cutting’ teeth, in any stage, this grass helps in smooth development of teeth. Just chew few pieces of the grass and use as a paste to brush your teeth.
• Cures foot – fessures.
• A good galactogogue. Improves breast milk production.
• Resists attack of cold. Good and quick in remooving phlegm.
• Good for diabetic patients.
• Good skin tonic. Good medicine of skin rashes, itching and even for leprosy.
How to consume:-
Take a fistfull is the grass, wash it thoroughly. Extract Juice by using a mixie or grinding stone, using water sparingls. Add water to the juice in the proportion – 3 parts of water to one part of the extract. You can drink it straight. Or coconut water can be added. This should be taken preferably in the morning. Avoid taking any drink or food for the next 3 hours. This juice extract can be taken twice or thrice a day, though as said earlier, one dose should be taken in the morning.

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