AN UPDATED OVERVIEW ON CYNODON DACTYLON (L.) PERS.

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.