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Couch grass Agropyron repens

Agropyron repens

Common Names

Couch grass , Twitch grass, witchgrass, dog's grass, scutch, quick grass, triticum

Botanical Name

Agropyron repens

Family

GRAMINACEAE Grass Family

Couch grass Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses:	Bladder Infection (UTI) Cystitis * Bronchitis * Sore Throat/Laryngitis *
Properties:	Anti-inflammatory* Antibacterial* Diuretic* Demulcent* Expectorant*
Parts Used:	Rhizome
Constituents:	about 8% triticin, 3% inositol and mannitol, fixed oil, vitamins a and b, vanillin glycoside, saponin, mucilage, potassium silica, iron, a small amount of volatile oil (largely composed of agropyrone).

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.

Side Effects:

Dog grass is toxic to birds. It may also lower blood sugars in people.

How to Use: Couch grass

Preparation Methods :Most often taken as a tea, sometimes found in capsule and extract form

Remedies using : Couch grass Couch Grass Tea*

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Elymus repens Origin- Poland

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Couch grass Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Couch Grass for :Diuretic, antibiotic for urninary infections

It is a soothing diuretic with antibiotic properties, making it an ideal herb for the urinary system. The agropyrone in its volatile oil has been shown to have broad antibiotic properties. A decoction is used to treat urinary tract infections, stones, and prostatitis. French herbalists use the leaves of couch grass to stimulate the liver and gallbladder.

David F. Vennells, Bach's Flower Remedies for Beginners (2001)

Couch Grass for :Laryngitis, Bronchitis
	Couch grass relieves inflammation caused by bronchitis by providing mucilages to coat inflamed surfaces. Couch grass relieves laryngitis caused by accumulation of phlegm. Its mucilages make phlegm more "slippery" and easier to expectorate. The herb is less effective in treating vocal strain caused by too much shouting or talking. Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Couch Grass for :Diuretic, antibiotic for urninary infections

David F. Vennells, Bach's Flower Remedies for Beginners (2001)

Couch Grass for :Laryngitis, Bronchitis
	Couch grass relieves inflammation caused by bronchitis by providing mucilages to coat inflamed surfaces. Couch grass relieves laryngitis caused by accumulation of phlegm. Its mucilages make phlegm more "slippery" and easier to expectorate. The herb is less effective in treating vocal strain caused by too much shouting or talking. Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Plant Description
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. Flowering Season: 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.
History and Traditions
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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