Cyperus rotundus Linn.
Cyperus rotundus Linn. is also known as Cyperus curvatus Llanos., Cyperus odoratus Osbeck. belongs to Cyperaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is S'ad.
The English names for this herb are Nut Grass, Sweet Cyperus.
The Urdu names for this herb are Dela Ghaa, Nagar-Motha, S'ad Kufi.
Description
Cyperus rotundus Linn.. This is a common erect, perennial herb. The branches are long and with three edges, leafy spikelets linear, reddish-brown. The flowers are tiny, 10-15 flowered, greyish black. The tubers are small and tiny rootlets occur on the blackish surface. The blackish rhizomes are small, slightly fragrant
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Cyperus rotundus Linn.'s Tuber are Alterative, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Anti-dyspeptic, Anti-perspirant, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-tussive, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Astringent, Attenuant, Carminative, Deodorant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactagogue, Lithontriptic, Liver Tonic, Nervine Tonic, Stomachic.
Indications
The indications of Cyperus rotundus Linn.'s Decoction (herb) are Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Nervous Debility, Brain Debility, Tuberculosis, Tumors, Sterility.
The indications of Cyperus rotundus Linn.'s Infusion (herb) are Loss of Appetite, Anorexia, Cholera, Fever, Dysentery, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Vomiting.
The indications of Cyperus rotundus Linn.'s Tuber are Vomiting, Ulcers, Excessive Thirst, Chronic Diarrhoea, Liver Debility, Fever, Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Cholera, Sores, Anorexia, Tuberculosis, Sterility, Tumors.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Cyperus rotundus Linn.'s Tuber is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Tuber of Cyperus rotundus Linn. is Aromatic.
Taste: Tuber: Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 0.000 – 0.000 | N/A |
| Tuber | 1.000 – 3.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- LABOOB KABIRQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- MA-UL-LEHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJOON KHABS-UL-HADEEDQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- Majoon Shohag SoonthHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
- MAJUN CHOB CHEENI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN JALINOOS LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- VIVA SLIMMERSynergic
Compound Preparations
Cyperus rotundus Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Faulad, Halwai-Supari Pak, Jawarish Jalinus, Ma'jun Azaraqi, Ma'jun Finjnosh, Ma'jun Kundar, Ma'jun Murraweh ul-Arwah, Ma'jun Zanjbil, Naushadaroo , Roghan Aqrab, Sunun Muqawwi Dandan.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Cyperus rotundus Linn. are Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume., Valeriana officinalis Linn..
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Cyperus rotundus Linn. are Camphene, Caryophyllene, Copadiene, Cyperene, Cyperol, Cyperolone, Cyperone, Ferulic Acid, Kobusone, Leucocyanidin, Limonene, Rotundone, Sugetriol, Vanillic Acid.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Cyperus rotundus Linn. are Pimpinella anisum Linn., Sugar.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cyperus rotundus Linn.. (work in progress)