Cyperus esculentus

Traditional uses

China

• Abscess
• Astringent
• Boil
• Cancer
• CNS sedative
• CNS tonic
• Cold
• Felon
• Flux
• Puerperium
• Sedative
• Stimulant
• Tonic
• Stomachic

Malaya

• Anodyne
• Rhinosis

Egypt

• Aphrodisiac
• Coffee
• Emollient
• Excitant
• Lactagogue
• Pectoral
• Refrigerant

Spain

• Colic

Mexico

• Diaphoretic
• Diuretic
• Emmenagogue

Java

• Dysuria
• Sore

Lesotho

• Root
• Rope

Nigeria

• Sweetener