ABSTRACT:
Herbal remedies form the foundation of Ayurvedic therapy. In order to succeed in the field of medicine, an Ayurvedic practitioner is required to possess extensive understanding of plants. Herbal remedies are more common than modern medication these days due to their relative lack of side effects, affordability, ease of use, and effectiveness. Hence, these plants form the foundation of Ayurveda. Cyperus scariosus, a member of the Cyperaceae family, is referred to as nagarmotha in Unani medicine. In India, the plant is widely dispersed, particularly in the southern region. It can be found in the wet regions of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and the eastern and southern regions of India. The essential oil from the rhizomes of C. scariosus has a pleasant, aromatic smell and is used as an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antifungal agent. It is also a common element in many Ayurvedic medicine compositions. The plant's rhizome is used to treat blood problems, bronchitis, amenorrhoea, fever, arthritis, diuretics, nervine tonics, and diarrhoea and dysentery. The plant's fruits contain stomachic, diuretic, and carminative properties. This review includes facts on the plant, including its chemical components, biological activity, and essential oil.
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