Introduction:
Couch Grass bears a root with a high mucilage content that is said to be extremely soothing and helpful for problems in the urinary system.  It not only helps to ease painful urination, but it is also used to relieve most urinary tract problems, including prostatitis, urethritis, cystitis, enlarged prostate, gravel in the bladder and kidney stones.


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Main functions:
1. Imperata cylindrica root 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 astrigent, 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