Evidence supporting the use of: Cynodon dactylon
For the health condition: Hemorrhoids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Cynodon dactylon (commonly known as Bermuda grass or durva grass) has been used in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and some folk practices, for the management of hemorrhoids. The traditional rationale stems from its attributed properties: it is considered astringent, anti-inflammatory, and soothing, all of which are thought to help reduce swelling, bleeding, and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids. In Ayurvedic texts, preparations from Cynodon dactylon are sometimes applied topically or consumed as fresh juice to treat piles and other bleeding disorders.
However, scientific validation for these uses is limited. There are a few in vitro and animal studies suggesting anti-inflammatory and wound healing effects of Cynodon dactylon extracts, but direct clinical trials in humans specifically evaluating its efficacy for hemorrhoids are lacking. The rating of 2 reflects the presence of some plausible pharmacological activity (e.g., anti-inflammatory, hemostatic), but the absence of robust human data. Its use for hemorrhoids is primarily justified by historical and traditional knowledge rather than modern scientific evidence.
Other ingredients used for Hemorrhoids
AbrusAcacia
Achyranthes
Aconite
Aerva lanata
Aescin
Agrimonia pilosa
Agrimony
Ajuga
Alchemilla
Allicin
Allium tuberosum
Aloe vera
American Liverleaf
Amor seco
Angelica
anthocyanidins
anthraquinone
Antirrhinum majus
antler
apple
apple cider vinegar
apricot
Ardisia
aster root
avens
bael
Baliospermum
banyan
Barleria
Bassia scoparia
bayleaf
Bergenia
betel
bilberry
bioflavonoids
birch
Black Hellebore
black nightshade
black root
blackberry
blackboard tree
Blepharis
Borassus aethiopum
borassus palm
bran
Brassica
butcher's broom
cabbage
cactus
Caesalpinia crista
capsicum
Carthamus
castor oil
Celosia
chamomile
chard
chestnut
Chinese silkvine
Chondrus
cinquefoil
citrus bioflavonoids
Clerodendrum indicum
coconut oil
colocynth
commiphora
Cucurbita
Cyathula
Cynodon dactylon
dandelion
Dianthus
Diosmin
elephant\'s head
Embelia
escin
fiber
fiber blend (proprietary)
Ficus simplicissima
geranium
gotu kola
green chiretta
hazelnut
horse chestnut
Indian coraltree
Kokilaksha
labrador tea
lemon
lichen
licorice root
little ironweed
Lycopodium
Methylcellulose
Mezoneuron benthamianum
Morinda
Morning glory
Morus
Mountain Pepper
Mucilage
Myrrh
Nettle
Nimbidin
Nymphaea nouchali
Oak
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Onosma bracteatum
oregon grape
Oroxylum indicum
pagoda tree
Papayotin
parsley
paw paw
Pentacyclic triterpenoids
peony
Persimmon
phellodendron amurense
Pluchea
plum fruit
Polygonum
Portulaca
proanthocyanidins
prune
Prunus
psyllium
punarnava
rhubarb
Rosa laevigata
Rosabin
Rubia cordifolia
Ruscogenins
Ruscus
rutin
Rutosides
Sanguisorba
Sarivan
sea salt
seaweed
Shark Liver Oil
shepherd's purse
slippery elm bark
Sumac
Sword Bean
Szechuan lovage
Tamarind
Tannins
Taraxacin
Terminalia
Triphala
Troxerutin
turmeric
Varuna
vitamin C
Wax Gourd
Winter Begonia
Witch Hazel
Yellow Dock
Zinc
Zucchini
Other health conditions supported by Cynodon dactylon
Abdominal PainAbrasions
Abscesses
Afterbirth Pain
Blood Poisoning
Boils
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Edema
Eye Infections
Fever
Glands (swollen lymph)
Gonorrhea
Gout
Headache (general)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Inflammation
Kidney Infection
Liver Detoxification
Pain (general remedies for)
Skin (infections)
Ulcers
Urinary Tract Infections
Wounds and Sores
