Rahu: Durva (Bermuda grass)

Durva is the representative plant of rahu. It is a common weed found all over the country. This medicinal grass is cardio protective, hepato protective and anti depressant. It is rich in antioxidants. It is a well known antidiabetic agent. Heavy bleeding and other menstrual problems were treated by this grass. It is used as an appetizer, antipyretic agent and used in treating fever, cough and cold. It can be used in as an anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, antidiabetic, diuretic and blood-purifying agent (Rai et al., 2010).