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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==
{{Uses|Fevers}}, {{Uses|Flu}}, {{Uses|Throat cancer}}, {{Uses|Snake bite}}, {{Uses|Baldness}}, {{Uses|Headaches}}, {{Uses|Colds}}, {{Uses|Mouth sores}}, {{Uses|Hypertension}}, {{Uses|Nausea}}, {{Uses|Vomiting}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|}}, {{Parts Used|stem}}, {{Parts Used|leaves}}, {{Parts Used|RootRhizomes}}.
==Chemical Composition==
===Dravya===
===Rasa===
===Guna===
==Habit==
{{Habit|Perennial}}
==Identification==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Division}}.
==How to plant/cultivate==
Grows naturally from the warm temperate zone through to the tropics. Probably requires a moist to wet soil.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Damp areas along the rivers}}, {{Commonly seen|Flooded areas}}, {{Commonly seen|}}, {{Commonly seen|}}, {{Commonly seen|Marshy areas along the rivers}}.
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
Cyperus articulatus.jpgPlanta de Piri Piri en el Jardín Botánico de Lima.jpg
</gallery>
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[Chemistry]</ref> <ref name="ChemistryLeaf">[Morphology]</ref>
<ref name="LeafHow to plant/cultivate">["Morphology"http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Cyperus+articulatus Cultivation]</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [ https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Cyperus+articulatus Cyperus articulatus on pfaf.org]* [ http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303822-1 Cyperus articulatus on plantsoftheworldonline.org]* [ ]
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