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| Latin Name |
English Name |
Sanskrit Name |
Cyperus rotundus
Linn. (Cyperaceae)
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Nut Grass |
Musta |
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| History |
In the traditional
system, it was used both in its fresh and dry form. It is also
mentioned in literature pertaining to Arabian and Persian medicines.
It was known to heal ulcers and sores. Dioscorides mentions
its use as a diuretic in the treatment of ulcers, as an emmenagogue
and an ingredient in warm plasters. It was used as a perfume
and an aromatic.
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| Habitat |
It
grows throughout India.
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| Morphology
Description (Habit) |
 It
is a pestiferous perennial weed with dark green glabrous culms, arising
from a system of underground tubers. The plant has an elaborate underground
system consisting of tubers, rhizomes and roots. The tubers are white
and succulent when young, and hard and black when mature.
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| Principal
Constituents |
Cyperine is the major
constituent in the plant.
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| Pharmacology |
Hypotensive, anti-inflammatory,
diuretic1.
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| Toxicology |
No adverse effect
was reported on use of this volatile compound as medicine.
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| Indications |
It is used in Ayurveda as a tonic,
diuretic, emmenogogue, diaphoretic, and stimulant.
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| Product
Range |
Abana (HeartCare),
Diarex (DiarCare), Evecare (MenstriCare), Renalka, Diarex
PFS, Diarex Vet, Himpyrin, Himpyrin Vet, HimROP
Vet, Chyavanaprasha, Liv.52 HB.
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| References |
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- Azerb Med. Zh., 1966, 43, 12; Izv Akad Nauk Az SSR Ser Biol
Nauk, 1964, (4), 98; Indian J Med. Res., 1971, 59, 76.
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