Plant Family

Poaceae

Pictured: Couchgrass

Grass family

The grasses — the agriculturally vital monocots; several rhizomatous species are soothing diuretics.

2 Herbs // 5 Notable Members

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Overview

The Grass Family

The grasses — the agriculturally vital monocots; several rhizomatous species are soothing diuretics.

Materia Medica

Herbs in This Family

The 2 monographs in the database whose Poaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.

Couchgrass

Elymus repens

UricosuricDemulcentDiureticUrinary Demulcent +2

Lemongrass

Cymbopogon citratus

CarminativeNervineAntimicrobialDiaphoretic +2

Isolates

Supplements From This Family

Sold as isolated compounds that occur in the herbs above.

Beyond the Database

Also in This Family

Notable members without a monograph yet.

  • Wheatgrass
  • Lemongrass
  • Barley
  • Bamboo
  • Vetiver

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