Let’s Know the Science (Native) — Bermuda grass / Crab grass/ Scutch Grass / Arugampul

Bermuda grass / Arugampul (Tamil), Durva ( Hindi), Indian doab scientifically termed as Cynodon dactylon, is a highly prized ayurvedic plant for its impressive medicinal properties.

Arugampul will sprout even after a rain and that scutch grass is not just use to worhsip Ganesha. There is an old proverb ‘Even incurable diseases can be cured with Arugampul pepper’ and it is not just a proverb. This grass is easily accessible to everyone and grown in all types of soil. So, let’s get to know the true medicinal prowess of Arugampul in detail in this section.

Siddhas believe that scutch grass was the first herb to sprout in the world. Arugampul is one of the most well-regarded plants in Siddha medicine. According to an ancient sangam literature book ‘Pattinapalai’, Arugampul is the only living plant that has lived since the beginning of the world and it is a type of grass that can live for many years.

Arugula contains chemicals such as starch, sodium, soluble starch, fat, carbohydrate, fiber, acidity, calcium, phosphorus, sitosterol, carotene, apigenin, triterpenoids.

Another tamil classic literature ‘Akananooru’ mentions about Arugam grass that ‘Payambu Amal Arugai (Arukan)…’ Sangha literary hymns record the nature of the grass as food for calves, its revival after rains, and its luxuriance that sprouts everywhere.

Medicinal Benefits of Arugampul:

Please note that Arugumpul should be eaten or drunk only after cleaning it thoroughly with water. Research results suggest that the type of protein in Arugampul increases the immune system of our body.

Arukan water: Boil a handful of arugampul with five peppercorns and a betel leaf in water. Distill it and drink it to reduce the effects of toxins in our body and purifies blood. Hill tribe people use the above Arukan water when they are bitten by poisonous creatures like insects and scorpions. Add a little butter to the drinking water to reduce body heat and urinary irritation caused by medicines.

Arugampul juice should be consumed in the morning on an empty stomach. Even today, this juice is served in several yoga centers in the morning. A very small quantity (200 milliliters) can be consumed in the evening as well. If you drink it like that, the bad water in the body will be released and it will reduce the unwanted body flesh.

Arugampul juice is helpful for blood purification. Besides increasing the red blood cells in the blood, the juice regulates anemia and blood pressure. Thus, the grass juice can be called ‘green blood’ to purify the impurities in the body. Diseases like rash and scabies on the skin are also cured.

- Arugampul dried in the shade, powdered and by drinking daily will improve memory. This is the best medicine to stimulate memory.

- People suffering from flatulence can get rid of it by drinking the juice.

- Take Arugampul and coconut oil in equal amount and rub it on the body and soak it for half an hour. Then rub the coconut flour while bathing which result in body to shine and glow.

- Arugampul powder is very useful for weight loss.

- If water soaked in sawdust is mixed with equal amount of milk, eye irritation and body irritation will be reduced.

- If Arugampul juice is consumed in the morning on an empty stomach for 48 days, the diseases related to heat and bile will disappear immediately.

- Arugampul juice can be boiled with water, filtered, and by mixing with lime juice drinking it will get rid of asthma, blood boil and eye related disease.

- This helps to relieve physical weakness, brain damage, mineral development, diarrhea, flatulence, stomach disease, hemorrhoids, memory loss, blood boils, bile-related heat diseases, cuts, headaches, asthma, leg pain, fatigue caused by malnutrition.

- Skin problems can be solved by adding half teaspoon of arugampul powder to hot water and drinking every morning and evening. Otherwise, you can have it on an empty stomach in the morning like kasayam.

- Grind Arugampul grass with turmeric and apply it continuously on the diseased areas, the rash and scabies will disappear.

- Arugampul grass has a styptic property, so there is a custom in the villages to squeeze and rub the grass immediately when bleeding occurs.

- Diabetics person should eat foods that are low in sugar. Drinking this juice daily is good for their health.

- Studies also show that Arugampul juice reduces swelling and inflammation in the joints (Anti-arthritic activity). In a recent study, it is revealed that the juice is used to increase the amount of fructose that needed for a sperm count and sperm motility.

- Arugampul extract contains vitamin A, consuming this will refresh the body and it can be mixed with milk for children.

- The juice is a medicine that repels diseases. By mixing with water & sugar, boiled & then cooled, and drinking it will be a very good remedy for heart disease.

- The grass plays an important role in preventing physical ailments not only for humans but also for animals.

- After getting cured of smallpox, you can see in the villages the practice of boiling Arugampul grass and neem leaves and pouring water on the head.

With all these benefits it is a completely proven that Arugampul has inherited its herbal and medicinal properties in our tradition.

Source: Dhinakaran Medicine