Cynodon dactylon – powdered rhizome

The powder allows for more immediate and homogeneous use in infusions or short decoctions. It is also used in functional plant preparations for its natural richness in mucilage and its gentle properties on the digestive system.

Description

Beige to light brown powder, light and fibrous texture. Slightly grassy and sweet taste after infusion.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Couch grass, houndstooth couch grass, creeping grass
• Latin name: Cynodon dactylon
• Family: Poaceae (Grasses)
• Part used: Rhizome
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Europe, North Africa, subtropical Asia
• English name: Couch grass root powder
• German name: Queckenwurzelpulver
• Name in Spanish: Grama rye flour
• Name in Italian: Polvere di rizoma di gramigna
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق جذمور النجيل (Masḥūq Jadhmūr al-Najīl)

Main virtues

Couch grass powder is traditionally used to support natural drainage phases and digestive function. It is used in gentle spring or regulating formulas.

Main constituents

Mucilages, polysaccharides, triterpenes, silicic acid, minerals, essential oil (in traces).

Use and dosage

• Decoction: 1 teaspoon per 250 ml of water. Bring to a boil for 5 to 10 minutes, strain before consumption.
• Infusion: 1/2 teaspoon of mixture, let infuse for 8 to 10 minutes in hot water.
• Use as a treatment: 1 to 2 times a day for 1 week, alternating.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Avoid in case of edema or severe renal failure.
• May interact with diuretic or hypotensive treatments.
• Keep out of reach of young children.

History and origin

Used in herbal medicine for centuries, couch grass was one of the first plants harvested at the end of winter. In powdered form, it is now used in modern herbal formulations for drainage and digestive comfort.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: airtight jar or resealable kraft bag.
• Storage: in a dry, cool place away from light.
• Appearance: fibrous beige powder.
• Odor: Sweet herbaceous.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Traditional herbal medicine references
• Corpus of French ethnobotany
• Works on European drainage plants

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