Description
Name: Couch Grass
Botanical Name: Elymus repens (syn. Agropyron repens, Triticum repens)
Common Names: Dog Grass, Quack Grass, Twitch Grass, Witch Grass, Quick Grass, Durfa Grass
Habitat:
Couch grass is a hardy perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa but now naturalized across North America, Australia, and New Zealand. It thrives in a wide range of habitats, especially:
Grasslands
Cultivated fields
Roadsides and waste areas
Moist, temperate regions
It prefers loose, fertile soil and is often considered a weed due to its aggressive growth and rhizome spread.
Brief History of the Herb:
Couch grass has been valued in European herbal traditions for centuries, particularly for urinary and kidney ailments. The ancient Greeks and Romans noted its benefits, and by the Middle Ages, it was included in many monastic herbals.
Although today it’s usually seen as an invasive weed, couch grass has long been harvested—particularly its rhizomes—as a mild diuretic, demulcent, and cooling herb in both folk and formal herbalism. In some parts of Europe, it was used to make a decoction for bladder infections and inflammation, and also as a forage grass for livestock.
While the root/rhizome is the most commonly used part medicinally, the leaf also holds therapeutic value, especially when freshly juiced or made into an infusion.
✅ Summary:
Couch Grass (Elymus repens) leaf is a mild, soothing herb that supports urinary health, reduces inflammation, and promotes gentle detoxification. Though the rhizome is more potent, the leaf can be used in infusions, juices, or herbal blends to gently support the bladder, kidneys, and mucosal tissues. It’s ideal for long-term maintenance of urinary tract health or as part of a kidney cleansing regime
⚠️ Disclaimer: This product is a natural herbal supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information provided is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Please consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.
