Paragis is a grass that is native to the Philippines. It is also known as ‘Elephant Grass’ or ‘Napier Grass’. The scientific name for Paragis is Pennisetum purpureum.
It is a very tough and resilient plant used in traditional Filipino medicines for centuries. It is said to have many different health benefits and is also known as a ‘miracle grass’ because it is thought to be able to improve fertility.