Pdf germination of chloris barbata, cynodon dactylon. Cynodon dactylon cynodon dactylon cynodon dactylon. Authentication of traditional uses of medicinal plant species by applying the ma and srs may. Plants spread rapidly, and can make 3 feet or more of horizontal growth in a season. Presently many researchers have shown their interest in the use of. Cynodon dactylon is a perennial grass belonging to family poaceae that has a variety of medicinal properties. Cynodon dactylon is one such plant 2 considered to be of great medicinal value. The ligule has a ring of white hairs which is one of its identifying characteristics. In bermuda it has been known as crab grass also a name for. Characterization of bermudagrass cynodon dactylon l. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 406339 with original publication details. Application of such techniques can merge previously reported uses onto a common platform, which can be used to select any plant species for further studies in bioprospecting. Cynodon dactylon on streptozotocin induced diabetes in rats r. Antimicrobial potential of crude extract as valuable medicinal plant submitted by me has been carried out under the supervision of dr.
In laboratory tests on germination, a 2% solution of potassium nitrate. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is. Abstract many herbs are known to be hypoglycemic, cynodon dactylon is an indigenous medicinal plant used in indian herbal medicine for. Cultivars that are strongly stoloniferous may be more damaged by fire than those that are predominantly rhizomatous 62.
Cynodon dactylon, this is a warm season perennial grass spreads both by stolons and rhizomes and forms a prostrate habit. Cynodon dactylon is a warmseason, prostrate, perennial grass that occurs on almost all soil types. Quantitative traits such as seed yield and forage yield can be dramatically negatively affected. Family poaceae, a perennial weedy grass is one of the ten auspicious herbs that constitute the group dasapushpam in ayurveda. It is highly variable and various subspecies have been distinguished harlan et al. Chemical composition of bermuda grass cynodon dactylon in. Cynodon dactylon is a warmseason, prostrate, perennial grass. Zeenat jahan, assistant professor, microbiology program, department of mathematics and natural sciences, brac university, dhaka. Provided by usda nrcs national plants data team npdt. The distinguishing characteristics of cynodon dactylon are the conspicuous ring of white hairs of the ligule, the fringe of hairs on the keel of the lemma, and the graygreen. African bermudagrass cynodon transvaalensis burtt davycyntr and stargrass cynodon plectostachyus schumann englembayer code.
This species is a c 4 grass included in the global compendium of weeds randall, 2012 and it is listed as one of the most serious agricultural and environmental weeds in the world holm et al. Medicinal use of doob grasscynodon dactylon know what are health benefits and medicinal uses of doob grass in ayurveda. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of cynodon dactylon 19 however, chandel and kumar isolated 24 compounds from cynodon dactylon leaves using gcms analysis. Medicinal use of doob grasscynodon dactylon bimbima.
The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 406339 with original publication details. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Preliminary studies, using the extracts from this grass, have found that it acts as a strong antioxidant, protecting cells from the. Provided by ars systematic botany and mycology laboratory. Cynodon dactylon herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. A sterile soil mix with an optimal blend of sphagnum and vermiculite with magamp slow.
Cynodon dactylon is one of the important medicinal plants documented in traditional medicine system around the world and has been claimed by tribe or traditional communities to have various. Although it is not native to bermuda, it is an abundant invasive species there. The genus as a whole as well as its species are commonly known as bermuda grass or dogs tooth grass. Ayurveda health benefits and uses of durva grass or cynodon dactylon ayurveda health benefits of durva grass cynodon dactylon. Previous studies showed that cynodon dactylon possessed central nervous, cardiovascular, antidiabetic, gastrointestinal, antioxidant, immunological, antiallergic. Bermuda grass is reported to be photosensitizing in animals.
List of various diseases cured by cynodon dactylon. If left unmowed plants can reach two feet high in moist, rich sites, but it also tolerates close mowing for use in lawns. Cynodon dactylon is invasive in parts of kenya and tanzania and uganda lyons and miller 1999. Molecular dissection of quantitative variation in bermudagrass. How cynodon dactylon is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format.
Acid reflux occurs when the stomach releases its liquid back into the esophagus, causing inflammation and damage to the esophageal lining. The plant is a rich source of metabolites such as proteins, carbohydrates, mineral constituents. One has to be particular about the dosage and time of intake of the herb. This study provides a comprehensive detail of the pharmacognostical characteristics, biological effects and medicinal uses of cynodon dactylon. The plants database includes the following 2 subspecies of cynodon dactylon. Crop science abstract sources of variation in cynodon. Cynodon dactylon, known as bermuda grass, dhoob, durva grass, dubo, dogs tooth grass, bahama grass, devils grass, couch grass, indian doab, arugampul, grama, wiregrass and scutch grass, is a grass that is native to most of the eastern hemisphere. Poaceae bermudagrass, common stargrass, baramagrass, dhubgrass, devilgrass. The leaves are used to make an infusion, decoction, paste, and even juice is taken for a few ailments. Mice were treated with 50 and 100mgkg cynodon dactylon extract.
From these nodes, lateral buds develop that produce stems measuring from 5 to 40 cm in height. An experiment as conducted to evaluate the effect of a range of constant and alternate temperatures on the germination of chloris barbata, cynodon dactylon, and cyperus rotundus collected in angola. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of cynodon dactylon 19 however, chandel and kumar isolated 24 compounds from cynodon dactylon leaves using gcms analysis, these included. Cynodon dactylon l pers medicinal uses medicinal plants. Bermudagrass is a fast growing warm season perennial grass that spreads rapidly by seed, underground rhizomes and surface stolons runners. The erect or ascending culms are generally 5 45cm long, occasionally to cm. The species possesses immense therapeutic as well as other potential uses. Cynodon has a renown position in indian systems of medicine and many parts of the plants are assumed to have medicinal properties. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is the medical term for what we know as acid reflux. Nov 26, 2012 here are some of the medicinal use of doob grass.
Overview appearance cynodon dactylon is a warmseason, prostrate, perennial grass that occurs on almost all soil types. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. As the species grow widely as weed, it is a natural resource which can be explored. It is an excellent lawn grass in the tropics, where it can also be used as a ground cover plant and to prevent soil erosion. It is native to warm temperate to tropical regions of the old world, as well as being cultivated and naturalized in the new world and on many oceanic islands the genus name comes from greek words meaning dogtooth. Andean bryophytes bolivia checklist catalogue of new world grasses ecuador catalogue flora mesoamericana madagascar catalogue moss flora of china peru checklist system details. It has fine texture dark green lancedshaped leaves that turn brown when dormant. Please mention your ailment or if there are any side effects you are facing. Cynodon dactylon, poaceae, capriola dactylon, panicum dactylon introduction many weeds of our surroundings are often very powerful medicinal plants to address many of our todays major health problems. Fontenot, dexter paul, assessment of bermudagrass cynodon dactylon. Dear padmashirja cynodon dactylon is used in powder, paste, juice, etc form. It is normally tetraploid 2n36 but diploid, triploid and pentaploid forms also occur rochecouste, 1962a.
This sod forming grass is highly variable in appearance with stolons that root at the end of the nodes. Cynodon dactylon is a shortlived, prostrate, perennial grass that creeps along the ground and roots wherever a node touches the ground, quickly forming a dense mat. Table 1 traditional uses of medicinal plant used in the present study 5. Heavy and prolonged menstrual periodmenorrhagia mix juice of doob grass with honey and take 23 times a day. The plant shows biological activities such as antiviral and antimicrobial properties. A traditional use of cynodon is for eye disorders and weak vision. Whole herb and its root stalk are used for medicinal use 46. Preliminary studies, using the extracts from this grass, have found that it acts as a strong antioxidant, protecting cells from the impact of dangerous free radicals. The school of plant, environmental and soil sciences by. Pers is a perennial rhizomatous and stoloniferous grass common in cultivated fields, along roadsides, ditch banks, waste places and other disturbed habitats.
The name cynodon dactylon is universally accepted for this common, widespread weed. Fire topkills bermudagrass but rhizomes probably remain undamaged except during severe fire that burns organic soil 80. Poaceae, a hardy perennial grass, is one of the most commonly occurring weeds in india. Bermudagrass cynodon dactylon is a popular commercial grass found in over 100 countries throughout the world. It is in leaf all year, in flower from august to october, and the seeds ripen from september to october. Ayurveda health benefits of durva grass cynodon dactylon. Pdf antimicrobial efficacy of cynadon dactylon doob. Make paste of doob grass and apply on sole of feet. It exhibits a wide range of variation for plant characteristics, excellent. Occasionally employed as a food, it is commonly used for a wide variety of medicinal purposes.
Cynodon dactylon is windpollinated, and generally selfincompatible, suffering from inbreeding depression when genotypes are self pollinated. I hereby declare that the thesis project titled cynodon dactylon. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for subspecies profiles. Cynodon dactylon control with tillage and glyphosate. The antidiabetic effect of ethyl acetate 70% extract of cynodon dactylon root and stem, was investigated in diabetes induced by a combination of ketamine 60 mgkg and xylazine 10 mgkg in mice, which induced a sustained hyperglycemia.
In laboratory tests on germination, a 2% solution of potassium nitrate increased germination of 5month old seeds. Jan 17, 2020 ayurveda health benefits and uses of durva grass or cynodon dactylon ayurveda health benefits of durva grass cynodon dactylon. Pers a valuable medicinal plant cynodon dactylon l. It is cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics. The plant is also said to cause contact dermatitis and, with its high production of pollen, can be a major cause of hayfever. Under certain environmental conditions the plant can produce hydrocyanic acid and so is potentially toxic to livestck. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in cynodon dactylon. Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of. The plant is a rich source of metabolites such as proteins, carbohydrates, mineral constituents, psitosterol, flavanoids, alkaloids, glycosides. The species cynodon dactylon is enormously variable and has become truly cosmopolitan as a weed of disturbed habitats. It alleviates vitiation of pitta dosha, rakta blood and kapha. The anticancer properties of cynodon dactylon are currently being investigated as a more benign alternative to chemotherapy and radiation. It is regarded as being native in queensland and new south wales and introduced in victoria, south australia, tasmania and the northern.
The term coastal refers to the first named variety of bermudagrass released. Most gardeners, if not most people, will know what cynodon dactylon looks like, with its strong rhizomes and stolons and its flowering culms flowering stems which end in a whorl of 37 branches. Many of the studies cited in this report were conducted using bermudagrass cultivars. Cynodon dactylon is widely cultivated in warm climates all over the world between about 30 s and 30 n latitude, and that get between 625 and 1,750 mm 24.
Cynodon dactylon lsu digital commons louisiana state university. Names of cynodon dactylon in various languages of the world are also given. Cynodon dactylon, also known as vilfa stellata durva grass, dhoob, bermuda grass, dubo, dogs tooth grass, bahama grass, devils grass, couch grass, indian doab, arugampul, grama, wiregrass and scutch grass, is a grass that originated in the middle east. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by wind. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Plants profile for cynodon dactylon dactylon bermudagrass. Six botanical varieties are recognized in our classification, but only one is the widespread weed. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. It is native to north and east africa, asia and australia and southern europe.
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