- Nut grass 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. Nut grass has been used to cure a number of ailments in traditional medicine systems around the world.
- As well as to improve the functioning of the nervous system. In other systems it has been used to assist in menstrual problems, to reduce the temperatures in fevers and to promote sweating, and has a number of other uses as well as being an alleged aphrodisiac.
- It can regulate blood pressure and clinical trials have shown that extracts of the plant have anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. It may also have sedative and hypnotic effects as well as being a muscle relaxant.
Nut Grass Powder | Korai Kilangu | Cyperus Rotundus | Nagarmotha | Muthanga – 200g
$14.99
Nut grass is a perennial shrub. it has a dark green thin stem and the leaves are long and sharp. While the flower stem has a triangular cross-section, has three-stamina and a three-stigma carpel. It is also bisexual. The plant bears flowers in summer and fruits in winter.
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