Cyperus rotundus
Nut Grass
Cyperus rotundus also known as ‘Mustaka’ was held in high esteem by the ancient sage’s of India. This super bulb has been used throughout the ages for the treatment of numerous illnesses. It enjoys an important place among medicinal herbs in India since ancient times. The decoction of its roots is the best remedy for purifying breast milk in lactating mothers. It is also one of the most effective menstrual regulators. It helps to promote and regulate menstruation based on the context and the needs of the body. As an emmenagogue, (menstrual regulator) it can be used with shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) in proportions of 1:4 for burning micturition, urinary calculi; heamaturia etc.
| English | Nut Grass |
| Sanskrit | Mustaka, Varida |
| Assamese | Mutha, Somad Koophee |
| Bengali | Mutha, Musta |
| Gujarati | Moth, Nagarmoth |
| Hindi | Motha, Nagarmotha |
| Kannada | Konnari Gadde |
| Kashmiri | -- |
| Malayalam | Muthanga, Kari Mustan |
| Marathi | Moth, Nagarmoth, Motha, Bimbal |
| Oriya | -- |
| Punjabi | Mutha, Motha |
| Tamil | Korai, Korai-Kizhangu |
| Telugu | Tungamustalu |
| Urdu | Sad Kufi |
| Foreign Matter | Not more than 2% |
| Total Ash | Not more than 8% |
| Acid insoluble Ash | Not more than 4% |
| Alcohol soluble extractive | Not less than 5% |
| Water soluble extractive | Not less than 11% |
| Volatile oil | Not less than 1% |
Rasa : Katu, Tikta, Kasaya
Guna : Laghu, Ruksa
Virya : Sita
Vipaka : Katu
Karma : Sothahara, Dipana, Grahi, Krmighna, Pacana, Visaghna
