Alang-alang (Imperata cylindrical (L.) Beauv.var.mayor), stature: herbs, grass, creeping, height 30-180 cm. Stem: rhizome, creeping underground stems to form an inflorescence erect, dense, on his hair sparse. Leaves:
single, base close to each other, strand; ribbon-shaped, sharp pointed
tip, straight, coarse, hair sparse, the size of 12-80 cm. x 35-18 cm. Interest:
the composition of compound grains compound, rather closes, 6-28 cm
long, each branch has two ears, a branch from 2.5 to 5 cm, flower stalks
1-3 mm, gluma 1; tip ciliated, 3-6 veins, Lemma 1 (chaff); broad ovate, short cilia from 1.5 to 2.5 mm. Lemma 2 (chaff); elongated, tapered 0,5-2,5 mm. Palea (chaff); 0.75 to 2 mm. Stamen: anthers 2.5 to 3.5 mm, yellowish white or purple. Pistil: quill-shaped anthers. Fruit: types of rice. Seed: elliptic, length of 1 mm. Flowering time: January to December. Regional
distribution, Habitat and Cultivation: In Java grows at an altitude up
to 2700 m asl, in areas open or half closed; the marshes; the soil with
good aeration; in areas opened up; on the banks of the river; extensive secondary forest; burnt area; as a weed in cultivation; gardens and plantations. These plants can affect other crops cultivation, because of the relatively high sodium requirement. Multiplication: multiply by itself. Each time the roots are harvested from plants that have matured. Rhizome good pale, sweet and cool taste. Reeds can cause a decrease in soil pH. The
magnitude of decrease in pH and barriers to the process of
nitrification showed a positive correlation with the growth of weedsParts used for medical drugs are the roots. In fact, its roots can be used to lower the temperature, launched urine, stop bleeding, and as a remedy for bleeding at the nose, spitting blood, gonorrhea (gonorrhea), hepatitis, kidney infections. The study found that reeds contain mannitol, glucose, malic acid, citric acid, coixol, arundoin, silindrin, fernerol, simiarenol, anemonin, esin, alkali, saponin, taninin, and polyphenols.
LOCAL NAME: Naleueng lakoe (Aceh); Jih (Gayo); Rih, Ri (Batak); Oo (Nias); Alalang, Hilalang, Weeds (Minang Kabau); Lioh (Lampung); Halalang, contingent, Padang, interests, Puang , Buhang, Grasshopper, Bolalang (Dayak); Eurih (Sunda) kambengan Reed (Java); racing, Lalang (Madura); Ambengan, Lalang (BaIi); Kii, Rii (FIores); Padengo, Padanga (Gorontalo) ; Deya (Bugis); Erer, Muis, Wen (Seram); Weli, Welia, Wed (Ambon). FOREIGN NAME: Cogon grass, satintail (En). Paillotte (Fr). Malaysia: weeds, tall grass. Papua New Guinea: kunai (Pidgin), kurukuru (Barakau, Central Province). Philippines: kogon (Tagalog), gogon (Bikol), bulum (Ifugao). Burma (Myanmar): kyet-mei. Cambodia: SBO ': w. Laos: hnha: z kh'a:. Thailand: yes-kha, laa laeng, Koe hee (Karen, Mae Hong Son). Vietnam: c [or] Tranh. NAME Simplisia Imperatae Rhizoma; reed rhizomes
Pharmacological Effects: The sweet taste and cool nature, anti piretik (heat reduction), diuretics (urine laxative), hemostatic (stops bleeding), enter median lung, stomach and small intestine.
Composition:Root: metabolites that have been found in the roots of reeds consists of arundoin, fernenol, isoarborinol, silindrin, simiarenol, kampesterol, stigmasterol, ß-sitosterol, scopoletin, skopolin, p-hidroksibenzaladehida, catechol, chlorogenic acid, isoklorogenat amino acid, p- kumarat, neoklorogenat acid, acetic acid, oxalic acid, malic acid d-, citric acid, potassium (0.75% of dry weight), large amounts of calcium and 5-hydroxytryptamine. From the results of other studies on the roots and leaves was found 5 types of derivatives is derived flavonoid 3 ', 4' 0.7-trihydroxy flavone, 2 ', 3'-dihydroxy kalkon and 6-hydroxy flavanols. A flavonoid derivatives which may include classes of flavone, flavonol substituted at the 3-0h, flavanon or isoflavones present in the soluble fraction in the ethylacetate extract roots of the weeds. In the fraction of water-soluble extract of roots of the weeds are found the compound flavone no free OH groups, flavone, flavonol substituted at the 3-0h, flavanon, or isoflavones.
Plant part used: root, rhizome (leaves) and flowers. can be used fresh or dried.
Method of cultivation:Propagation by rhizomes or roots live. This plant is very easy to grow and there are everywhere around us. Is a wild plant and lead as a weed. Grows wild on the roadside, in fields and forests. These plants include chronic terna, may reach a height of 180 cm. Solid bars, hair rare books. Ribbon-shaped leaves, green, leaves a rough surface. Inflorescence in the form of grain, white color, the flowers are located at the top is the perfect flowers and are located beneath the barren flowers. Easily blown by the wind flower.
Rhizome: skin softener; urine laxative, blood purifier, appetite enhancer, stop the bleeding. in addition, it can be used also in the treatment of venereal disease (gonorrhea, blood urine, lion king), kidney disease, injury, fever, high blood pressure and neurological diseases. All the plants used as animal feed, paper materials, and for the treatment of ringworm. BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF PHARMACOLOGY Infusa and grass roots as a diuretic effect, on the basis of increasing concentrations of electrolytes (Na, K, Cl) white male mouse urine. Giving infusa roots of the weeds with a dose of 40, 50, 60, 70 g / kg antipyretic effect on the guinea pig. Infusa reed flowers at a concentration of 10% at a dose of 12 ml / kg body weight relative antipyretic effect with paracetamol suspension of 10% in pigeons. Clinical Trial: Dekokta roots of the weeds with a dose of 250-300 g, 2 times morning and evening to cure 27 cases of 30 patients with acute nephritis. In the chronic nephritis, herbaceous weeds can reduce edema and lowers blood pressure. Dekokta herbs 250 g in the singular or in combination with the rhizomes and leaves of Nelumbo nucifera and leaves of Agrimonia pilosa can treat epistaxis (nosebleeds), hemoptysis (coughing up blood), hematuri (blood urination), menorrhagia, and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. In addition, it was reported also that dekokta roots of the weeds can be effective for the treatment of acute viral hepatitis in 28 cases, usually used in conjunction with Plantago asiatica, Glechoma longituba and Artemisia capillaris buds. Toxicity: The use according to the rules, practically non-toxic. Dfinginkan no effect: Dizziness, nausea, an increased feeling like bowel movements, sometimes occurs in clinical use. Pharmaceutical Technology: Cellulose leaf weeds have a water absorption of the relatively well in the manufacture of tablets by direct printing.
The traditional recipe:
Urinary Tract Infection and Little
When suffering from a urinary tract infection, you should immediately consult a doctor. This herb can be used as an alternative medicine in addition to the treatment of a doctor.Remedy:Imperata rhizome 6 gramsKey rhizome pepet 5 gramsMustache cat leaves 4 gramsWater 115 ml
Ways of making:Brewed, prepared by infusion or pill.
Pernakaian ways:Drink 1 a day, every times drinks 100 ml.To the form of pills taken 3 times a day 9 pill.
Duration of treatment:Repeated for 14 days.
Nosebleeds, blood urine, and vomiting blood.When suffering from blood urine or vomit blood, you should immediately consult a doctor. This herb can be used as an alternative medicine in addition to the treatment of a doctor.
Remedy:Imperata rhizome 6 grams6 tablespoons fresh leaf grams2 pieces of fresh leaves of AndongWater 110 ml
Ways of making:Brewed, crushed, made infusions or pills.
How to use:Taken 2 times a day, morning and evening, every times drinks 100 ml. (For infusion). To pipisan taken 2 times a day, morning and evening, every time I drink 1/4 cup. For pills taken 3 times a day 9 pill.
Duration of treatment:Repeated until healed.
