Nagarmotha (Cyperus rotundus), a cosmopolitan weed, is found in all tropical, subtropical and temperate regions of the world. In India, it is commonly known as Nagarmotha and it belongs to the family Cyperacea.
Names:
Botanical Name: Cyprus rotundus | English Name: Nut Grass | Hindi Name: Nagarmotha | Tamil Name: Koraikilangu
Benefits: • It normalizes the menstrual disturbances and breast discomfort and maintains normal body temperature. • Nut grass proves useful in diseases like psychosis and epilepsy and mental diseases. • The herb helps in healing wounds and uterine contraction and provides strength to the body. • It is used as a diuretic to treat ulcers and as an emmenagogue and an ingredient in warm plasters. • The herb proves to be a keen stimulant in appetite, digestion and digestion of ama. • Nut grass is an effective remedy for distaste, vomiting, diarrhea, colitis and dyspepsia.
Uses: Cooking, Medicinal Preparations, Extraction