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Cyperus rotundus - Mustaka
Cyperus rotundus is a perennial plant that may reach a height of up to 140 cm. It prefers dry conditions, but will tolerate moist soils, and often grows in wastelands and in crop fields.[1]
Uses
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Alpha-cyperone (11.0%), myrtenol (7.9%), caryophyllene oxide (5.4%) and beta-pinene (5.3%) were major compounds in the oil of sample A. The main constituents of the oil of sample B were beta-pinene (11.3%), alpha-pinene (10.8%), alpha-cyperone (7.9%), myrtenol (7.1%) and alpha-selinene (6.6%)[2]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | Abdahullu, Koranari-gadde |
| Hindi | Baranagarmotha |
| Malayalam | Karimuttan |
| Tamil | Korai, Korai kilangu |
| Telugu | Bhadratungamuste |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | Abhrabheda, Ambhodhara |
| English | Common nut sedge |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent), Katu (Pungent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry)
Veerya
Sheeta (cold)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent
Karma
Kapha, Pitta
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Aternate | Leaves sprout in ranks of three from the base of the plant |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bisexual | 2-4cm long | Yellow | 5-8 | Flowers Season is June - August |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three-angled achene | 7–10 mm | The root system of a young plant initially forms white, fleshy rhizomes | Fleshy rhizomes | many | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Bilvādileha, Musta karanjadi kashayam, Mustharishtam, Navaka guggulu, Panchatiktarishta, Lohaasava [4]
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Prefers a moist sandy loam and a sunny position[5]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
Feild
Hole herb
Flower
Seeds
Seeds
Leaves
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References
- ↑ Karnataka Aushadhiya Sasyagalu By Dr.Maagadi R Gurudeva, Page no:101
- ↑ Chemical composition
- ↑ Leaves description
- ↑ Ayurvedic preparations
- ↑ Cultivation details
External Links
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