Cynodon dactylon L. (Durva) from ancient times has a place in the heart of Hindus due to its sacred value for the lord Ganesha. In ayurveda from the era of Charka and Sushruta the herb had been of keen interest due to its wide spectrum of biological activitities. Since ancient times, plants have been an exemplary source of medicine. Cynodon dactylon L. found commonly throughout India but till yet has been reveled for its potential biological activities. The present review is an attempt made to give details of the herb along with its potential biological activities which might be a glimpse for a future research in the identification and characterization of the herb for its valuable biological activities.
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