It is a perennial creeping grass found throughout India upto an altitude 2400 m. It is of two varieties, one is white and another is green. It is scantily found in winter, and can be seen on roadsides.

       In Atharvaveda,it is mentioned "may Durba, which rose from water of life, which possesses a hundred roots and a hundred stems, efface a hundred of my sins and prolong my existence on earth for a hundred years." Traditionally it has been used for epistaxis, haematemesis, diarrhoea and dysentery.

Homoeopathic uses

        This drug has been mentioned in Drugs of Hindoosthan and also proved by Dr. Jugal Kishore on three provers. Detailed proving under Council has been conducted in 5 different centres.

       The drug is verified to be as anti-haemorrhagic remedy in epistaxis, bleedings from injuries etc..

       Epistaxis-Bright red blood aggravated from heat of sun, fried food and cold things, after coughing.

       Menorrhoea - bright red, profuse menses.

       Dysentery-In early stage. Cramps in abdomen better after Stool. Gurgling in abdomen with flatulence > passing stool. Stool loose watery with tenesmus, mixed with mucus & blood. Loss of appetite & bilious vomiting.

      Potency-6X