There are numerous stories regarding the origin of Kusha
Grass. One interesting story involves Bhagvan Sri Ram and Mata Sita. Legend has
it that Mata Sita decided to return to Mother Earth. Earth opened up to receive
her daughter. Sita entered into the opening.
Bhagvan Sri Ram attempted to pull her back. However, He
could only grab a few strands of hair of Mata Sita. The hair of Mata Sita took
the form of Kusha grass.
Some of the other stories associated with the origin of the
Kusha Grass claim that it was born from Brahma and Vishnu.
Another story indicates that demon Jayanta who carried away the
pot of elixir (Amrita) after Samudra Manthan kept it in four places and Kusha
Grass grew in the places where the pot was kept.
Today Kusha grass is widely used in medicines meant to cure
indigestion and other stomach ailments.
Seat made of Kusha Grass is used by Vedic pundits.