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Cyperus rotundus Linn.

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.

Warning: Large doses or long term use has been regarded as harmful for throat and lungs.

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

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.000 – 0.000 N/A
Tuber1.000 – 3.000 gN/A

Available Brands

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)