Muthanga (Cyperus Rotundus)

Description

About the Product

Muthanga (Cyperus rotundus) – Herbs of Ayurveda Cyperus rotundus (family Cyperaceae) is an Ayurvedic herb commonly known as nut grass. It is used in a wide variety of medical formulations. Although it is present practically everywhere, it is widely viewed as a weed due to its rapid growth.

Benefits

• The plant is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat fevers, digestive system diseases, and dysmenorrhea.
• For migrating birds such as cranes, the tubers provide a significant source of minerals and trace elements.
• Rotundone, a sesquiterpene isolated from the tuber of this plant, imparts a peppery flavour to select Australian Shiraz wines.