Recently, a grass called Paragis, went viral because of its endless health benefits. We are blessed to have this in the Philippines and it can also be seen in tropical countries. Many people testified and prove the wonder of this grass in treating numerous diseases.

In Porac, Pampanga, the tribe of Aeta used it as an insect repellent. Paragis is declared to have protein and its leaves have silicon monoxide, calcium oxide, and chlorine compounds. It is also known to have numerous properties such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antihistamine, natural diuretic, and cytotoxic properties. Its steam, roots, and leaves are used as herbal medicine by boiling it.

Here are the health and useful benefits of Paragis.
1. Cancer – Paragis’ antioxidants prevent the growth of cancer cells in the body.
2. Ovarian cyst and myoma – Ovarian cyst can be treated by Paragis tea.
3. Kidney problems – Paragis increase the amount of water in the body and expels the salt as urine because of its diuretic property.
4. Arthritis – Apply the heated leaves of Pargis with scraped coconut on the affected area.
5. Diabetes – Paragis has antidiabetic properties. Drink of its tea regularly.
6. Wound bleeding – Stops wound bleeding by applying the mixture on the affected area.
7. Parasites – It has laxative properties that fight parasites in the body.
8. UTI – Drink boiled leaves of Paragis to cure UTI.
9. Highblood pressure – It’s boiled leaves and stem helps balance and lower the risk of hypertension.
10. Fever – Drinking boiloed roots of Paragis lowers the fever.
11. Sprain – Apply minced leaves of Paragis on the affected area.
12. Dandruff – Mixed the minced and stem of Paragis on coconut oil. Use it as a shampoo. It also uses for hair growth and stops falling hair.
13. Dysentery – Drinking boiled roots of Paragis help cure gastroenteritis (Diarrhea with blood).
14. It can remove dandruff by mixing the minced leaves and stems with coconut oil and massage it on your scalp regularly.
15. Lower the risk of having cancer cell in the body due to its antioxidant properties.
16. Leaves can be used for dislocation of the bones and sprains.
17. Skin issues such as eczema and psoriasis.
18. It has vitamin C that is good for respiratory problems such as flu, cold, coughs and asthma.
19. Dried leaves of paragis can be used as insect repellant.
20. Dried leave is a good source of protein
21. It has calcium oxide, chlorine, silicon monoxide.
22. You can boil the stem and roots of paragis to achieve more effective results and to cure several illnesses.

source: thehealthyhack