%0 Journal Article %T AN UPDATED OVERVIEW ON CYNODON DACTYLON (L.) PERS. %A Paul Rita %A Mandal Aninda %A Datta K Animesh %J International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy %D 2012 %I International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy %X Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. (Family- Poaceae), a perennial weedy grass is one of the ten auspicious herbs that constitute the group ¡®Dasapushpam¡¯ in Ayurveda. The species possesses immense therapeutic as well as other potential uses. As the species grow widely as weed, it is a natural resource which can be explored. An overview is conducted on C. dactylon with an objective to provide information on the essential aspects for further exploration in human benefits. %K Cynodon dactylon %K Poaceae %K Capriola dactylon %K Panicum dactylon. %U http://www.ijrap.net/admin/php/uploads/735_pdf.pdf