Imperata cylindrica (Gramineae)

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Imperata cylindrica
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The Imperata cylindrica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as I. arundinacea. Miscanthus arundinacea. Saccharum cylindricum.

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Latin Name:  Imperata cylindrica
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (L.)Beauv.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Open sandy habitats, usually by a river or the sea shore in Europe[50]. Commonly found on impoverished soils in Australia[193].

Medicinal Information: The flowers and the roots are antibacterial, diuretic, febrifuge, sialagogue, styptic and tonic[147, 176, 178]. The flowers are used in the treatment of haemorrhages, wounds etc[218]. They are decocted and used to treat urinary tract infections, fevers, thirst etc[147, 218]. The root is astringent, antifebrile, antivinous, diuretic, emollient, haemostatic, restorative and tonic[218, 240]. It is used in the treatment of epitaxis, haematuria, haematemesis, oedema and jaundice[176]. The root has antibacterial actionnagainst Staphococcus aureus, Bacillus dysenteriae etc[176]. The rootbark is febrifuge, restorative and tonic[218]. Extracts of the plant have shown viricidal and anticancer activity[218].

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