Cynodon Dactylon (Karuka Grass)

Cynodon Dactylon (Karuka Grass)

                  

                   Cynodon Dactylon or karuka (in malayalam) grass the other names of this grass are Arugampul Bahama Grass ,Bermuda Grass , Couch Grass , Durva Grass . Karuka grass has many medicinal properties including antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It is sweet palatable   cool and nutritious . The whole plant is medicinal according to Hindhu medical God Dhanwantari who gave to the world the science of Ayurveda. The plant is medicinal when used both internally and externally. It helps to stops bleeding increases the amount of  urine excretion and checks dysentary. this plant also serves as medicine for treatment of skin diseases , diabetes , urinary tract infections ,blood disorders . In siddha system of medicine karuka grass is used to detoxify the body.