Cyperus rotundus Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Cyperus rotundus Linn. is aslo 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.

Pharmacological Actions

Tuber:

  • 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 Tuber of Cyperus rotundus Linn. are Vomiting, Ulcers, Excessive Thirst, Chronic Diarrhoea, Liver Debility, Fever, Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Cholera, Sores, Anorexia, Tuberculosis, Sterility, Tumors.

    The Indications of Decoction (herb) of Cyperus rotundus Linn. are Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Nervous Debility, Brain Debility, Tuberculosis, Tumors, Sterility.

    The Indications of Infusion (herb) of Cyperus rotundus Linn. are Loss of Appetite, Anorexia, Cholera, Fever, Dysentery, Dyspepsia, Diarrhoea, Vomiting.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Cyperus rotundus Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Tuber of Cyperus rotundus Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    LABOOB KABIRQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    MA-UL-LEHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJOON KHABS-UL-HADEEDQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    Majoon Shohag SoonthHamdard laboratories Waqf Bangladesh
    MAJUN CHOB CHEENI SADAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    MAJUN JALINOOS LULVIHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
    VIVA SLIMMERSynergic

    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 compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Tuber1.000g - 3.000gN/A

    Herb's 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

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in China, Denmark, Fiji, France, India, indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines.
    Odor: The odor of Tuber of Cyperus rotundus Linn. is Aromatic
    Taste:
    Tuber: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Cyperus rotundus Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Cyperus rotundus Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Cyperus rotundus Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

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

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cyperus rotundus Linn.. (work in progress)