For, Cystitis, kidney and bladder problems, infections

Description
Couchgrass is a diuretic, antibiotic, and blood purifier.

From Herbal Descriptions by Truman Berst: #3655 COUCHGRASS (Agropyron repens) Graminaceae. Names: Twitchgrass, Quickgrass, Doggrass. Habitat: Grows in many parts of the world, and all too frequently in gardens. Collection: The rhizome should be unearthed in spring or early autumn. Wash it, carefully dry in sun or shade. Part Used: The rhizome. Constituents: Carbohydrates; triticin, a fructosan polysaccharide, inositol, mannitol & mucilage Volatile oil, mainly of agropyrene Miscellaneous; vanillin glycoside, vitamins A and some of the B complex, fixed oil, minerals including silica and iron. Actions: Diuretic, demulcent, antimicrobial. Indications: Couchgrass may be used in urinary infections such as cystitis, urethritis and prostatitis. Its demulcent properties soothe irritation and inflammation. It is of value in the treatment of enlarged prostate glands. It may also be used in kidney stones and gravel. As a tonic diuretic, Couchgrass has been used with other herbs in the treatment of rheumatism.

Ellingwood says that "its action is solely upon the urinary apparatus. It exercises a soothing, diuretic influence, greatly increasing the flow of the watery portion of the urine without to the same extent influencing the actual renal secretion. It is bland, mild, un-irritating, and is used whenever urine, having a high specific gravity, causes irritation of the kidneys or bladder, more especially of their mucous surfaces." He recommends it for the following conditions: pyelitis, catarrhal and purulent cystitis, gonorrhoea, lithaemia, dysuria, tenesmus, prostatitis, strangury and haematuria.

Ingredients
Couchgrass, R/O Water, 12-24% Alcohol.

Methodology
Use 6-12 drops in juice, water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Traditional Historical Uses
Cystitis, kidney and bladder problems, infections.

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