- Cyperus scariosus
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Cyperus scariosus Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Monocots (unranked): Commelinids Order: Poales Family: Cyperaceae Genus: Cyperus Species: C. scariosus Binomial name Cyperus scariosus Cyperus scariosus, also known in English as cypriol and in Hindi as Nagarmotha, is a plant of the Cyperaceae family, that grows wild in the Madhya Pradesh region of India.
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Uses
It is highly-prized in India for its roots and is used in aromatherapy, as a perfume and for many other purposes.
Biological effects
The methanol extract of C. scariosus leaves has shown pain relieving effects and has reduced the elevated blood glucose levels of hyperglycemic mice.[1] Aqueous-methanolic extract of Cyperus scariosus showd hepatoprotective properties in mice.[2] An oil isolated from Cyperus scariosus showed anti-inflammatory activity[3] C. scariosus causes immunosuppression by inhibiting Th1 cytokines in mice.[4]
Chemical constituents
Steam distillation of the tubers of cypriol yields 0.075-0.080% of an essential oil, the principal content of which is cyperine.
Etymology
- Latin name: Cyperus scariosus
- English name: Umbrella's Edge
- Sanskrit name: Nagaramustaka, Bhadramusta
- Hindi name: Nagarmotha
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