Description
NUT GRASS ( CUPERUS ROTUNDUS)
Nutgrass is a colony-forming perennial with a grass-like appearance that grows approximately 30cm in height. The term nut sedge or nutgrass originates from the nut-shaped roots of the plant, which are also the primary mechanism by which it spreads.
Ethno-pharmacological relevance: Cyperus rotundus L. (Cyperaceae) is a medicinal herb traditionally used to treat various clinical conditions at home such as
- Diarrhea.
- Diabetes.
- Pyresis.
- Inflammation.
- Malaria.
- Stomach.
- bowel disorders..
Additionally, research shows that nut grass can heal fever, sores, ulcers, and alleviate memory loss, depression, and epilepsy and help with bowel movement.
