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• Published Ahead of print Open access Article 11 Feb 2023

  Review on Cyperus scariosus: A Potential Medicinal Plant

  By Juveriya Naaz, Mariyam Roqaiya, K.M. Hina Fatima, Abdul Ahad, Mulla Abdul Wahid

  Abstract: Saad kofi or Cyperus scariosus, known as Nagarmotha in India, is a delicate grass which is an angiosperm belonging to family Cyperaceae. Indian species of this plant is called motha. The best quality of saad is heavy in weight, rough from outside with strong aroma, whitish inside, highly bitter in taste. Its root extracts and volatile oil are used for medicinal purposes. Nagarmotha is also prescribed by local herbal medicine …

  Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology Read article →