Bermuda Grass

Bermuda grass, popular known as Dhub, belongs to the plant family Gramineae or Poaceae. It is a tropical and subtropical grass, widely used for lawns. This prostrate creeping grass has a rootstock which rises to the surface and develops runners. The leaves are 2-10 cm. long by 1.25-3 mm. wide, narrowly linear and finely acute. The erect, flowering branches are 5 to 15 cm long. The stalkless flowers are arranged along the spreading branches of the slender inflorescence. This grass prevents the growth of other weeds.


MEDICINAL USE:
*Promotes the flow of urine.
*Works against irritation of the urinary organs and the bladder.
*Works against oedema and syphilis.
*Checks vomiting.
*Bleeding piles.
*Conjunctivitis, and for minor cuts and gout.
*Checks high cholesterol levels.

HOW TO USE:
*The decoction of the root is diuretic and hence it promotes the flow of urine.
*The decoction of the root is given for irritation of the bladder, oedema, and syphilis.
*An infusion of the grass is prescribed for irritation of the urinary organs, vomiting, and bleeding
  piles.
*The fresh juice of the grass may be used against vomiting and applied in cases of conjunctivitis,
  nose bleeding, and minor cuts and wounds.
*The application of the juice is also recommended for rheumatism and gout.
*To check high cholesterol levels, make a paste of two tablespoons of the grass, six black
  peppercorns and two pinches of cumin (Cuminum cyminum). Use this twice a day along with
  buttermilk or coconut water.

PARTS USED:
*The whole plant.

DOSE:
As recommended above.

Normal Dosage For:

Adults: 4 or 5 cups a day.
Aged 6 to 9 years: 2 cups a day
Aged 2 to 5 years: 1 cup a day
1 to 2 years: 1/2 cup a day
Below 1 year: 1/4 or less cup a day

A Useful Table for Quick Measurements:
1 tbsp = 5 grams (green herb)
1 dessertspoon = 2 grams (dry herb)
1 teaspoon = 25 drops
1 cup = 16 tbsp


1 litre = 7 or 8 cups