Fresh Cut Green Durva/Bermuda/Doob/Arugampul Grass

• Scientific name: Cynodon dactylon
• Common names: Doob grass (Hindi), Durva (Sanskrit), Arugampul (Tamil), Garike (Kannada), Bermuda grass (English)
• Nature: A hardy, creeping grass found almost everywhere — used both for spiritual rituals and Ayurvedic healing.

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🙏 1. Spiritual & Religious Uses (Durva Grass)

In Hindu Worship:

• Sacred to Lord Ganesha: Offering 21 blades of Durva grass to Lord Ganesha is considered highly auspicious.
• Believed to bring prosperity, protection, and purification.
• Used in puja rituals, yajnas, and offerings — especially on Ganesh Chaturthi, Mondays, and Sankashti Chaturthi.

Method:

1. Collect fresh, clean doob grass (avoid uprooting).
2. Wash gently with clean water.
3. Offer in odd numbers (3, 5, 7, or 21 blades) during prayers.
4. Can also decorate deities with it or make a small garland.

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🌿 2.Health Uses (Ayurvedic / Home Remedies)

🌱 (A) Doob Grass Juice (Arugampul Juice)

Traditional Benefits:

• Natural body coolant
• Supports liver and kidney health
• Helps control blood sugar
• Promotes wound healing and detoxification
• Improves skin and hair health

Preparation:

1. Collect a handful of fresh doob grass.
2. Wash thoroughly to remove dust and insects.
3. Blend with ½ cup water until smooth.
4. Strain the juice through a fine cloth or sieve.
5. (Optional) Add a few tulsi leaves or a bit of lemon juice for flavor.

Dosage:

• Drink 20–30 ml (2–3 tablespoons) early morning on an empty stomach, a few times a week.

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🌾 (B) For Skin & Wound Care

• The paste of crushed fresh doob grass can be applied externally on minor cuts, burns, or wounds.
• Known in Ayurveda for its antimicrobial and healing properties.

Method:

1. Crush clean grass into a paste.
2. Apply on affected area; leave for 15–20 minutes.
3. Rinse with clean water.

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🌼 (C) For Hair Care

• Doob grass juice is sometimes used as a natural hair tonic.
• Promotes scalp health, reduces dandruff, and strengthens roots.

Use: Mix doob juice with coconut oil or aloe vera gel and apply to scalp; wash off after 30 minutes.

🌿 Summary of Uses

Use Type	How to Use	Benefits
Spiritual	Offer to Lord Ganesha	Purity, prosperity, blessings
Juice	Blend & drink 20–30 ml	Detox, cooling, liver & kidney health
Paste	Apply externally	Wound healing, skin relief
Hair pack	Mix juice with oil/gel	Scalp health, anti-dandruff