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'''Cyperus articulatus''' is a perennial, grass-like plant. Piripiri is a valued plant throughout its wide range. The native peoples of the Amazon ascribe magical properties to this plant. It is used in the herbal systems of many countries where it is particularly valued for its beneficial effect upon the digestive system. It is sometimes cultivated for the many uses of its rhizome, and is often sold in local markets
 
'''Cyperus articulatus''' is a perennial, grass-like plant. Piripiri is a valued plant throughout its wide range. The native peoples of the Amazon ascribe magical properties to this plant. It is used in the herbal systems of many countries where it is particularly valued for its beneficial effect upon the digestive system. It is sometimes cultivated for the many uses of its rhizome, and is often sold in local markets
 
==Uses==
 
==Uses==

Latest revision as of 15:41, 14 October 2020

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Cyperus articulatus is a perennial, grass-like plant. Piripiri is a valued plant throughout its wide range. The native peoples of the Amazon ascribe magical properties to this plant. It is used in the herbal systems of many countries where it is particularly valued for its beneficial effect upon the digestive system. It is sometimes cultivated for the many uses of its rhizome, and is often sold in local markets

Uses

Fevers, Flu, Throat cancer, Snake bite, Baldness, Headaches, Colds, Mouth sores, Hypertension, Nausea, Vomiting.

Parts Used

Rhizomes.

Chemical Composition

[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi
Gujarathi
Punjabi
Kashmiri
Sanskrit
English


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Guna

Veerya

Vipaka

Karma

Prabhava

Habit

Perennial

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature

[2]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
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Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Division.

How to plant/cultivate

Grows naturally from the warm temperate zone through to the tropics. Probably requires a moist to wet soil.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Damp areas along the rivers, Flooded areas, Marshy areas along the rivers.

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References

  1. [Chemistry]
  2. [Morphology]
  3. Cultivation

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