India is having large flora and fauna due to its climatic condition. Many of the plants are used since ancient time in different system of medicine to treat several disorders. Cyperus rotundus is commonly known as Nagarmotha. Its rhizomes are used in powder form along with shikekai. It contains sesquiterpenoids. In Ayurveda it is thought as the best medicine for digestive system and fever. It is also used to treat uterine disorders including dismenorrhea. The rhizomes have also shown promising pharmacological actions.
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