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Couch grass it valued by herbalists for its mucilage rich rhizome. A tea made from the roots is useful for treating urinary infections because of the herb's broad antibiotic, and diuretic properties. Couch grass tea will also soothe and coat an inflamed throat, and helps clear phlegm.
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| Dog grass is toxic to birds. It may also lower blood sugars in people. |
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Preparation Methods :Most often taken as a tea, sometimes found in capsule and extract form
 Remedies using : Couch grass
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Bladder Infection (UTI) Cystitis *
Bronchitis *
Sore Throat/Laryngitis *
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- Flowers: Erect spikes bearing 2 rows of flowers
- Plant Class:Perennial Grass -
- Leaves: Slendar leaves - sometimes misidentified as Johnson grass
- Rhizome: The long creeping rhizome is used for it's mucilages in herbal medicine
- Preferred Habitat:Open grasslands.
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- Distribution: Americas, northern Asia, Australia, and Europe
Couch grass is a cursed by gardeners, and blessed by herbalists. Couch grass is considered an invasive weed, and is very hard to remove from garden environments. Keep it tightly contained if you do attempt to grow it.
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 Couch grass has been used in herbal medicine since classical Greek times. The Romans used it to treat kidney stones and as urinary problems. The common name dog grass comes from the fact that sick dogs will dig up the root and eat it. |
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