munja :
General Use:
The leaf sheathes are a source of fibre, known as Munj fibre
Strong and elastic, it has the wonderful power of enduring moisture without decaying
It is used for making cloth, cordage, ropes, mats etc
The mats are reported to be proof against white ants, but are hard on shoe-leather, harsh to the foot and fatiguing when walked on for any length of time
Therapeutic Uses:
In Kerala, Saccharum arundinaceumRetz. is used as Shara for dysuria, diseases due to vitiated blood, erysipelas, leucorrhoea and piles.Pharmacological:
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