Ppt record

Scientific Name : Imperata Cylindrica

Local Name : Cogon

English Name : Cogon Grass

Tagalog Name : Kugon

Cogon grass is the invasive species that poses the greatest threat to the Ocala National Forest.

It is called ‘’Grass from Hell’’for good reason. This grass is recognized as one of the world’s worst weeds.

It is an extremely aggressive and tenacious species thatinvades healthy natural communities and established pastures as well as disturbed sites.

The flowers and the roots are antibacterial, diuretic, febrifuge, sialagogue, styptic and tonic. The flowers are used in the treatment of haemorrhages, wounds etc. They are decocted and used to treat urinary tract infections, fevers, thirst etc. The root is astringent, antifebrile, antivinous, diuretic, emollient, haemostatic, restorative and tonic

•Antibacterial

•Diuretic

•Febrifuge

•Sialagogue

•Styptic and Tonic •Wounds

•Urinary Tract Infection

•Fever

•Nosebleed

•Antivinous

Wikipedia.com

Naturalmedicinalherbs.net

Cogongrass.org

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