Evidence supporting the use of: Cynodon dactylon
For the health condition: Blood Poisoning

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Cynodon dactylon (commonly known as Bermuda grass or durva grass) has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and folk medicine across South Asia. It has been employed for a variety of purposes, including as a general detoxifying agent and for the treatment of conditions described as "blood impurities" or "blood poisoning." In these traditional contexts, "blood poisoning" often refers to vague systemic infections or septic states, not necessarily to modern definitions of sepsis or bacteremia.

Documented uses in ethnobotanical literature suggest that paste or juice from Cynodon dactylon leaves is administered either orally or topically for its purported antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. This practice is primarily based on anecdotal evidence and historical texts rather than systematic clinical trials.

On the scientific front, laboratory studies have demonstrated that extracts of Cynodon dactylon possess some antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities in vitro and in animal models. However, there are no robust clinical studies directly validating its efficacy and safety in the treatment of sepsis or systemic blood infections in humans. Thus, its use for "blood poisoning" remains rooted in tradition, with only preliminary pharmacological support that does not meet the standards for clinical validation.

In summary, the use of Cynodon dactylon for blood poisoning is justified by traditional usage with very limited scientific evidence (rated 1 out of 5), and should not be considered a substitute for evidence-based medical care.

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