💥 Cyperus rotundus

by Sarah on August 26, 2023 in Cyperaceae

Traditional Herbs from Cyperus rotundus

allergy

Prepare 5 g of sedge tubers, 5 g of bitter herb, 1 g of lemongrass leaves, 3 g of galangal rhizome, 600 ml of water.
Make an infusion: Boil all the ingredients for 15 minutes.
Drink 2 times a day after eating.

analgesic

Take 7 g of ginger root, 5 g of ginger rhizome, 1 g of nutmeg, 300 ml water.
Make an infusion: Boil all the ingredients for 15 minutes.
Drink 1-2 times a day after eating.

What is Cyperus rotundus Looks like??

Parts of Cyperus rotundus that could be used

Leaves
Roots
Stems

Cyperus rotundus Distribution

Nut grass originates from Africa, South Asia, Central and Southern Europe. Nut grass has an adaptable nature so it is easy and widely found in tropical, subtropical and temperate areas. Spread across all continents (Europe, Asia, America, Africa and Australia). Even though it is a nuisance plant, this weed is an important plant in medicine in India and China which is believed to have many health benefits.
Agroecology of Cyperus rotundus
This plant grows well at a temperature of 24-32 °C, with rainfall of 500-3,000 mm/year, at an altitude of up to 800 m above sea level, pH 5.5-7, and prefers wet sandy loam type soil.
Morphology of Cyperus rotundus

Fibrous roots, many branches, has branchlets, fine hair. Grows lengthwise and spreads in the soil.
Tubers are blackish, the inside is reddish white.
Stems are triangular, green.
The leaves are ribbon-shaped, shiny green, located at the base of the stem.
The flowers are brownish green, compound to form an umbrella, in the form of grains and are located at the tip of the base.\u00a0
The seeds consist of 10-40 grains, alternately slightly overlapping and close to the axis, seeds are oval and flat, 3 mm long, reddish brown.

Cultivation of Cyperus rotundus
Propagation is by stolons or geragih, which are extensions of the main stem.

Cyperus rotundus, more details :

Chemical Content of Cyperus rotundus
� Alkaloids, tannins, flavonoids, sterols, phenolic acid, ascorbic acid, and essential oils (cyperene, humulen, β-selinene, zierone).
Benefits of Cyperus rotundus
Treats hypertension, allergies, tumors, wounds, boils, stomach ache, diarrhea, ulcers, sore throats, coughs, bleeding, malaria, viral and fungal infections, diabetes, analgesic, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory.
Simplisia of Cyperus rotundus
Information not yet available.

Another Facts for Cyperus rotundus :

Synonym of Cyperus rotundus
Chlorocyperus rotundus (L.) Palla, Chlorocyperus salaamensis Palla, Cyperus agrestis Willd. ex Spreng. & Link
Habitus of Cyperus rotundus
Herb. Annual herb, reaching 10-30 cm in height
Habitat of Cyperus rotundus