Dried Nut Grass Root

Botanical Name : Cyperus Rotundus
English Name : Purple Nut Sedge / Nut Grass
Tamil Name : கோரைக்கிழங்கு / Korai Kilangu
Hindi Name : मोठ, नगरमोठ, बड़ा-नगर -मोठ , कोरेही-झाड़ / Motha, Nagarmotha, Bara-nagar-motha, Korehi-jhar
Malayalam Name: മുത്തങ്ങ / Muthanga
Telugu Name : తున్గాముస్తలు / Tunga Mustalu

Description:

Nutgrass is a common weed in the Indian subcontinent and is found throughout the world. Its seeds are edible and can be used in extremis, but the rhizome is particularly valued for its oil and this is used in the perfume industry. The grass is a member of the sedge family or the Cyperaceae family of plants so is a close relative of Cyperus esculentus, the tiger nut, or chufa. Nutgrass has been used to cure a number of ailments in traditional medicine systems around the world. In Pakistan, it is used for stomach problems, as a diuretic and stimulant as well as to improve the functioning of the nervous system.

Health Benefits:  

1. Nutgrass or musta is great for your digestive and urinary system. It fights metabolic disorders like diabetes and inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. It can also help you manage weight and fight obesity. Musta is also being explored for treating epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, and even cancer

2. Nutgrass is also used to treat a fungal infestation, rashes, and other skin conditions. Cyperus rotundus has also been touted as effective in weight control.

3. Nutgrass is an effective remedy for distaste, vomiting, diarrhea, colitis, and dyspepsia.

4. The root is often used for developing high memory.

5. The root is used in increasing the size of the breasts. It also purifies the breast milk, improves eyesight, and helps in eye-related ailments.

6. The herb helps uterine contraction and provides strength to the body.

7. Powder from the rhizome is used for epilepsy and psychosis as well as menstrual problems.

8. Here is a remedy for headaches: - pulverize the rhizome to a paste and plaster this on your forehead for almost instant relief (it is claimed). The same paste applied to the irritated skin will also stop itching.

Skin Benefits: 

1. Nutgrass is believed to lighten the skin tone by inhibiting the formation of the skin pigment melanin which darkens the complexion. Many skin whitening preparations contain Extrapone which uses powdered extracts of nut grassroots. This is a natural way of skin lightening without any harmful or toxic side effects.

2. It is used for Skin Acne, Dandruff, Skin Wounds, and Skin Ulcers.

3. In China, the plant is used to treat cervical cancer. You will also see Cyperus rotundus in skin whitening creams and women are told specifically to look for this ingredient on the labels of such creams.

Side Effects

There are no known side effects with this herb. Seek medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology:

All our herbs are Harvested Organically, dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions ensuring 100% natural herbal powders.

Disclaimer:

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