Nagarmotha

Description:

The plant is considered an invasive weed; it has been called "the world's worst weed. " the plant requires sun and moist conditions, though it grows in sandy soil (one of the old Chinese names for it was shacao, meaning sand weed), as well as in loamy moist fields and in tropical rain-forests. It has a vast growing range, crossing the globe and particularly noted in the pacific islands (where its leaves are used for weaving) as well as along coastal regions. It is especially prevalent in southern India, where its essential oil is used in perfumery. 

Details:

Botanical Name : Cyperus Rotundus

English Name: Nut Grass

Indian Name : Mustak, Nagarmotha, Motha,Mustaka,Mutha

Marathi Name : Bimbal, Nagarmotha, Motha

Sanskrit Name : Bhadramusta, Granthi, Kachhda, Mustako

Tamil Name : Korai

Telugu Name : Tungagaddi

Gujarati Name : Motha

Canarese Name : Koranarigadde, Tungegaddo, Tungehullu

Urdu Name : sad kufi, habu-ul-zillam, nagarmotha

Kannada Name : abdahullu, koranari-gadde

Malayalam Name : karimuttan, kora-kizanna, muttanna

Manipuri Name : Shembang kouthum

Marathi Name : Barik motha, Bimbal

Oriya Name : mutha
Brazil Name : Alho-bravo, Capim-alho, Capim-dandá, Tiririca, Tiriricavermelha
Burma Name : Monhnyin-bin
Indonesia Name : Teki
Iraq Name : Oyarslan
Italian Name : Zigolo infestante, Cipero orientale, Cipero rotondo, Stancia
Japanese Name : Hamasuge
Mexican Name : Cebollin, Pimientillo
Myanmar Name : Monhnyin-bin
French Name : Herbe-à-oignon, Souchet à tubercules, Souchet rond
German Name : Rundes Zypergras, Knolliges Zypergras
Greece Name : Kupere
Peru Name : Coco, Coquillo, Coquito
Philippines Name : Mutha, Ahos-ahos, Boto-botones, Balisanga, Mutha, Sur-sur
Bangladesh Name : Motha
Sri Lanka Name : Kalanthi
Swedish Name : Nötag
Thailand Name : Yaa haeo muu, Yaa khon muu
Turkish Name : Topalak

Latin Name: Cyperus Rotundus Linn

Family: Cyperaceae

Part Used: Rhizome/ roots

Medicinal Uses:

• Nut grass is recommended for fevers and obesity in ayurveda
• It is very much used in chinese medicine. Cyperus is a qi-moving medicinal that can also enter the blood aspect; it is traditionally called a qi-in-blood medicinal. It rectifies qi and regulates menstruation, and it is effective for signs such as menstrual irregularities, overdue periods, and abdominal pain during menstruation that is due to liver qi depression in emotionally inhibited women.
• Nut grass is a pungent bitter-sweet herb that relieves spasms and pain, acting mainly on the digestive system and uterus. They are used internally in the treatment of digestive problems and menstrual complaints.
• The plant is rated 8th among-st 250 potential anti-fertility plants in china.

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