Ganeshotsav is celebrated with great pomp throughout the country at this time. Devotees welcome Lord Ganesha very lovingly to their homes and offer their favourite things to please him. Along with Modak, Lord Ganesha also loves Durva grass. But do you know that according to Ayurveda, it is full of medicinal properties? It is considered a magical herb. Yes, it is considered very beneficial in Ayurveda and it cures many diseases. Let us know from experts about what health benefits it can provide and what the right way to use it is. Ayurvedic doctor NitikaKohli is giving this information. Dr. Nitika has done MD in Ayurveda. He has about 17 years of experience in this field.

Medicinal properties of durva grass

  • Durva grass has many medicinal properties. Anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties are found in it.
  • Its nature is cooling, its taste is sweet and it is easy to digest.

  • It is considered beneficial for problems related to digestion.
  • Especially, it is beneficial in skin-related problems and allergies.
  • It is cool and provides coolness to the body. Therefore, it provides relief for problems related to heat in the body.
  • It is also very good for digestion and helps in removing the toxins present in the body.
  • It also prevents insulin spikes and can help manage blood sugar.

The correct way to take Durva Grass as per Ayurveda

  • First of all, wash the Durva grass with clean water.
  • Now add a little water to it and make a paste.
  • Then add some more water to this paste.
  • Prepare a liquid by filtering it.

  • You can take it on an empty stomach in the morning.
  • Apart from this, this grass can also be dried and its powder can be made.
  • This powder can be taken with water.
  • Its paste is also applied to remove skin-related problems.

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