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CYPERUS ROTUNDUS L. - NUTGRASS
Common nameMusta, mustaka, ko - bushi, nutgrass, tirirca, nutsedge, purple nutsedge, adru. Family Cyperaceae (sedge family). Overview A common weed in Suriname; herbaceous perennial with purple - brown flowers. Purple nutsedge grows up to 2½' tall. The leaves are dark green, grass-like, with a prominent vein on the underside. It has red-brown spikelets with up to 40 individual flowers. Triangular stems bear tufts of leaves atop; strong clumps of many stems are formed under good conditions. The dried tuberous roots are collected, dried and used in traditional medicine. It is called rhizoma cyperi. In India, nutgrass is used in hair - and skin care products. It stimulates sebaceous glands near hair roots. Also interesting is that the oil, an amber viscous liquid, extracted from this plant is used in perfumery. Pharmacology The rhizome contains: flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins and fatty oils (glycerides). Suriname's traditional medicine It is used against fever, also for diarrhea. Action & uses Stimulant, tonic, demulent, diuretic, anthelmintic, stomache, carminative, diaphoretic, astringent, emmenagogue and vermifuge. Visit also our APPLICATION & DOSAGE -, CHOLESTEROL -, DIABETES - , HYPERTENSION - and TINCTURE pages. Hardiness USDA zone 9 - 11. Propagation Seeds and rhizomes. Culture Full sun, every soil type; plant in frost free spots. |