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Description
It is a perennial rhizomatous grass native to east and southeast Asia, India, Micronesia, Melanesia, Australia, and eastern and southern Africa. It grows from 0.6-3 m (2-10 feet) tall. The leaves are about 2 cm wide near the base of the plant and narrow to a sharp point at the top; the margins are finely toothed and are embedded with sharp silica crystals. The main vein is a lighter colour than the rest of the leaf and tends to be nearer to one side of the leaf. The upper surface is hairy near the base of the plant while the underside is usually hairless. Roots are up to 1.2 meters deep, but 0.4 m is typical in sandy soil. Its most common usefulness may be seen in its medicinal properties which include astringent, antipyretic, diuretic, tonic, and styptic actions. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Functions
1. Couch grass are antibacterial, diuretic, febrifuge, sialagogue, styptic and tonic.
2. It is also used in the treatment of haemorrhages, wounds etc.
3. They are decocted and used to treat urinary tract infections, fevers, thirst etc.
4. The root is astringent, antifebrile, antivinous, diuretic, emollient, haemostatic, restorative and tonic.
5. It is used in the treatment of nose bleeds, haematuria, haematemesis, oedema and jaundice.
6. The root has antibacterial action against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus dysenteriae etc.
7. A decoction of the root is used as an anthelmintic and also to treat digestive disorders such as indigestion, diarrhoea and dysentery.
8. Extracts of the plant have shown viricidal and anticancer activity.
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