It is an important medicinal plant that is used in the treatment of
various ailments. The botanical name for Nagarmotha is Cyperus rotundus which
belongs to the Cyperaceae family. It is also called nutgrass used in the
treatment of diarrhea, dyspepsia, and herpes
Hindi – Motha, nagarmotha
English – Nutgrass, purple nutsedge. java
grass
Kannada – Tunge gadde
Telugu – Tunga mustalu
Tamiol – Muthakach, korai kilangu
Arabic – So ad kufi
Farsi – Mushke Jami
Malayalam – Muthanga
Nargarmotha
is considered a cosmopolitan weed that is found in tropical, subtropical, and
temperate regions of the world. In India, it is widely distributed about 1800m.
It is a
perennial slender herb, It is called the world’s worst weed which grows vast in
Pacific island and coastal regions. Usually, the plant grows in sandy and loamy
soil. It prefers acid, neutral and alkaline soils. Flowers are umbel, spikes of
3-8 spixelets, and the seeds are in the form of nuts, flowers, and fruits.
Part used:
Tuber
Taste:
Bitter, Pungent, Astringent
Potency:
Cold
On chemical compound analysis of the Nagarmotha, it includes
Cinoel
copadiene, Copaene, cyperol, cyperolone, A-cyperone, epoxyguaiene, isocyperol,
isokobusone, kodusone, mustakone, patchilene, rotundone, A-B selinene, Sugenol,
b-sitosterol.
Essential
oil: Sesquiterpene hydrocarbon, ep[oxides, ketones, monoterpenes, and aliphatic
alcohols
Sesquiterpenes
contain selinene, isocurcumenol, nootkatone, aristolone, isorotundene,
cypera-2,4(15)-diene, and norrotundene.
ACTIONS:
Antioxidant
– Prevent the cells from free radical damage
Anthelmintic
– kills parasitic worms
Antifungal
– kills the fungal organism
Alternative
– restore healthy body
Anti-rheumatic
– effective against rheumatism
Antispasmodic
– relieves spasm
Anti-hyperglycemic
– reduce the blood sugar level
Aphrodisiac
– increase the sexual desire
Astringent
– constrict the soft tissue
Carminative
– prevent the formation of gas
Diaphoretic
– stimulate perspiration
Diuretic –
increase the excretion of urine
Emmenagogue
– increase the blood flow in pelvic and uterus
Hepatoprotective
– prevent the liver from damage
Stimulant
– increase the nervous activity in the body
Stomachic
– improves digestion
Hypotensive
– reduce the blood pressure
To treat
diarrhea the decoction produced from the roots is mixed with honey
To treat
diarrhea with mucus and pain the roots of this herb are boiled in milk
Nagarmotha
powder is used in the treatment of indigestion
The oil
extracted from the roots of this herb used in the treatment of stomach problems
and diabetes
The dose of the drug used
according to the physician
Power: 3-6g
Decoction:
50-100ml in divided dose
Kindly avoid this herb if
you have constipation because the use of this plant may worsen your conditions
Consumption of high doses
may cause an imbalance in Vata doshas
It is safe to use this
herb during breastfeeding, nagarmotha increase lactation by producing prolactin
hormone
If you have allergic skin
kindly use nagarmotha oil or powder with coconut oil or rose water to avoid
rashes
Do not use this herb if
you are allergic to the constituents of the Nagarmotha
Kindly avoid using this
herb during pregnancy
Abdominal pain:
Abdominal
pain occurs due to the formation of gas. According
to Ayurveda, flatulence occurs due to the imbalance of Vata and Pitta dosha
which results in impaired digestion. The
use of Nagarmotha helps to treat impaired digestion by its Deepan
(appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties
Take the
required amount of nagarmotha powder as per the dose and duration prescribed by
the doctor and consume it with lukewarm water after your meals to control
abdominal pain
Indigestion:
According
to Ayurveda, indigestion occurs due to incomplete digestion. This is due to an imbalance
of Kapha that causes weak digestive fire (Agnimandya). The use of nagarmotha
helps to improve digestion by its Deepan and Pachan properties
Take the
required amount of nagarmotha powder as per the dose and duration prescribed by
the doctor and consume it with lukewarm water after your meals to treat
indigestion
Diarrhea:
Traditional view: According to Ayurveda, Diarrhea is called Atisar.
Usually, diarrhea occurs due to mental stress, improper food, water,
environmental toxins. Diarrhea occurs due to the imbalance of Vata. This brings
the fluid into the intestines and mixes it with stool which leads to diarrhea.
Nagarmotha control diarrhea by its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive )
activity which makes the stool to thick and also reduces the episodes of motion
by its astringent properties
Take the
required amount of nagarmotha powder as per the dose and duration prescribed by
the doctor and consume it with lukewarm water after your meals to control
diarrhea
Obesity:
According
to Ayurveda, obesity occurs due to the accumulation of fat and toxins in the
body. The use of nagarmotha helps to reduce the accumulation of fat and toxins in
the body and improves digestion.
Take the
required amount of nagarmotha powder as per the dose and duration prescribed by
the doctor and consume it with lukewarm water after your meals to control
excess fat in the body
Worms:
According
to Ayurveda, nagarmotha has Krimighna (anti-worm) property which produces its
action by inhibiting the growth of worms in the intestine
Take the
required amount of nagarmotha powder as per the dose and duration prescribed by
the doctor and consume it with lukewarm water after your meals to control worms
infection. Use this remedy until you get relief from infection
Fever:
According to Ayurveda, fever occurs depending upon the dosha involved.
Usually, fever occurs due to the accumulation of toxins due to the weak
digestive fire. The use of Nagarmotha boiled water helps to reduce the fever by
removing the excess toxin from the body and by its Deepan and Pachan effect.
Take the required amount of nagarmotha powder as per the dose and
duration advised by the powder and boil it until the water reduces into half
and consume it to control fever
Diabetes:
Traditional
view: According to Ayurveda, the use of nagarmotha reduce the blood sugar
level by its Tikta (bitter) effect and it also improves the metabolism by
reducing the accumulation of toxins that occurs due to improper digestion by
its Deepan and Pachan properties.
Modern
view: Due to its antioxidant properties it helps to reduce the blood sugar
level and control diabetes
Stomach
disorders:
Due to its antispasmodic and carminative activity ut helps to control
the stomach disorders
Urinary
disorders:
Traditional
view: According to Ayurveda, the use of nagarmotha helps to reduce the
symptoms of urinary disorders like burning sensation or infection by its Mutral
(diuretic) property and it also helps to increase the production of urine
Take the
required amount of nagarmotha powder as per the dose and duration prescribed by
the doctor and consume it with honey after your meals to control blood sugar
levels.
Modern view: Nagarmotha contain chemical
constituents which have antibacterial property helps to treat the symptoms of
urinary disorders
Skin diseases:
The use of
nagarmotha helps to treat skin diseases like eczema by applying it to the
affected area to reduce the inflammation and bleeding by its Sita (cold) And
Kashaya (astringent) activity.
Take the required
amount of nagarmotha powder as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor
and add coconut oil into it and apply this on the skin and wash it with tap
water. Use this remedy daily to get relief from skin diseases
Hair loss associated with dandruff:
According
to Ayurveda, dandruff occurs due to an imbalance of Pitta and Kapha dosha. The
use of nagarmotha helps to balance the Pitta and Kapha and controls dandruff
this leads to the prevention of hair loss
Take the
required amount of nagarmotha powder as per the dose and duration advised by the
doctor and add coconut oil into it and apply this on the scalp and wash it with
a mild shampoo. Use this remedy daily to get relief from skin diseases
Stress and Anxiety:
The use of
nagarmotha when applied externally it helps to balance the Vata in the body
Take the required
amount of nagarmotha oil as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor and
add olive or almond oil into it and apply this on the skin and wash it with tap
water. Use this remedy daily to get relief from stress and anxiety.
The
Nagarmotha comes in various formulations includes
Nagarmotha churna:
Take the required amount
of nagarmotha powder as per the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor and
consume it with lukewarm water after your meals to control abdominal pain
Nagarmotha capsule:
Take the required amount
of nagarmotha powder as per the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor and
consume it with water after your meals
Nagarmotha oil:
Take the required amount
of nagarmotha oil as per the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor and
take it along with coconut oil
Nagarmotha powder:
Take the required
amount of nagarmotha powder as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor
and add coconut oil into it and apply this on the skin and wash it with tap
water. Use this remedy daily to get relief from skin diseases
Is Nagarmotha powder
available in the market?
Yes, it is available in the market and it can be brought
from online websites or ayurvedic medical stores.
How to store
Nagarmotha oil?
It should be stored in an airtight container and keep the
medicines away from the heat and light and Do not keep the medicines reaching out to children
Can Nagarmotha cause bloating?
No, the use of
nagarmotha does not cause bloating it helps to improve digestion by its Deepan
(appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties.
Does Nagarmotha help to improve
lactation?
Yes, the use
of nagarmotha helps to increase lactation by increasing eh production of
prolactin hormone
