Cyperus scariosus or Cyperus rotundus,an old famous Sedge from ancient Egypt and China.

Contents

• Basic Botanical Info of Cyperus scariosus.
• Botanical Description:Cyperus Origin Identification.
• Cyperus Root Phytochemicals and Constituents:.
• What is Sedge Paper:from an legacy.
• Pharmacology Administration Guide:Cyperus Root Documented Properties Actions.
• Pharmacology Administration Guide:Identified Pharmacological Property and Effect of Cyperus Root.
• Pharmacology Administration Guide:Pharmacological Effect of Prepared Cyperus Root.
• Pharmacology Administration Guide:Cyperus and Its Applications.
• Pharmacology Administration Guide:Cyperus Root Dosage and Administration Guide.
• Pharmacology Administration Guide:Cyperus Root Toxicity Study.
• Cyperus Traditional Applications:Literature Origins.
• Cyperus Traditional Applications:Traditional Cyperus Applications.
• Cyperus Traditional Applications:Use In Formulas.
• Cyperus Traditional Applications:Cyperus in Ayurvedic Medicine.
• Research update:Cyperus scariosus and Cyperus rotundus.

Pharmacology Administration Guide:Cyperus Root Documented Properties Actions.

Intravenous administration of hydro-methanolic extract of C.scariosus(3-10mg/kg) produced hypotensive and bradycardiac effects. These effects remained unaltered in atropinized animals indicating that cardiovascular effects of the plant extract are not mediated through activation of muscarinic receptors. In the in vitro studies,it suppressed the spontaneous contractions of guinea-pig paired atria, rat uterus and rabbit jejunum in a concentration-dependent (0.1-1mg/ml) manner. It also inhibited histamine or acetylcholine-induced contractions of guinea-pig ileum indicating non-specific spasmolytic action. In rabbit aorta, it inhibited norepinephrine (10 micro M) as well as K+ (80mN)-induced contractions at similar concentrations (0.1-1mg/ml). C.scariosus has been reported to contain Ca2+ channelblocker-like constituent(s), which explained hypotensive effect observed in vivo and the general spasmolytic activity of plant explains its folkloric use in diarrhea.

 The oil of C.scariosus roots was found to have potent anti-inflammatory activity in a dose of 100mg/kg intraperitonially in rats against carrageenan-induced edema, adjuvant arthritis and cotton pellet-induced inflammation. The activity of the extract was comparable with phenylbutazone 100mg/kg orally and hydrocortisone acetate 5mg/kg, intraperitonially. The activity was found to be comparable to that of hydrocortisone acetate.

 Documented Properties and Actions:

 Alterative, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Anti-pyretic, Astringent, Carminative, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Emollient, Febrifuge, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Immunostimulant, Nervine, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge,Pungent, slightly bitter and slightly sweet in flavor, mild in nature, it is related to the liver, spleen and sanjiao (Three Warmers) channels. Stimulant, tonic, demulent, diuretic, anthelmintic, stomache, carminative, diaphoretic, astringent, emmenagogue and vermifuge.

 There are no known safety issues or interactions associated with Nutgrass when taken in the recommended doses; however, prolonged use of this herb may cause constipation and excess flatulence or gas. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known.

 In Suriname's traditional medicine, it is used against fever, also for diarrhea.Soothes the liver, regulates qi, regulates menstruation and relieves pain.

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• 1.Cyperus scariosus or Cyperus rotundus,an old famous Sedge from ancient Egypt and China.

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♣ last edit date:22nd,Oct.2010.