Steinmetz:Cyperus

Cyperus pertenuis

Also known as (or relevant to) Cyperus pertenuis Cyperus hexastachys (rotundus) - and other species Family Cyperaceae English Names Indian Cyperus Natural Habitat India (in damp places) Part(s) Used Radix

Constituent(s) essential oil fat gum sugar carbohydrates starch albuminous matter Action root: alterative stomachic refrigerant aromatic febrifuge thirst-quenching anthelmintic astringent; powdered root is used as a perfume; oil (from root): hair tonic perfume

Cyperus rotundus

Also known as (or relevant to) Cyperus rotundus Cyperus odoratus Family Cyperaceae English Names Nut Grass Natural Habitat India China Japan Part(s) Used Radix

Constituent(s) essential oil fat gum sugar carbohydrates starch. albuminous matter Action astringent emmenagogue diuretic sudorific tonic demulcent stimulant alterative galactagogue stomachic aromatic anthelmintic carminative; used in perfumery

Links

• Information in Von Esenbeck's book