Abstract
Cyperus rotundus belonging to Cyperaceae family is commonly known as Motha. A lot of descriptions and various uses regarding this plant are available in our Vedic literature, Nighantu and Samhitas since long years ago. It is a perennial herb about 0.33 to 1meter tall. It is found throughout India. It grows gregariously in aquatic and sub-aquatic regions. So, it is named Musta. It has been explained in our classical text that a single drug has a potent ability to cure multiple diseases. This article provides a review on medicinal uses and various properties of Cyperus rotundus. Musta is used to treat several maladies like fever, digestive system disorders, dysmenorrhea, Lipid disorder. Hence, we can say that it is one of the potential medicinal plants mentioned in our classics. Musta having several pharmacological actions likes anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-emetic, anti-pyretic, analgesic, carminative and also having hypolipidaemic activity.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
