Quick Overview : Nut grass is a perennial shrub that attains a height of up to 40 cm. it has a dark green thin stem and the leaves are long and sharp. While the flower stem has a triangular cross-section, the flower is 2 to 8 inch in length, has three-stamina and a three-stigma carpel. It is also bisexual.

Vernacular Name;

Botanical Name     : Cyperus Rotundus
English Name           : Purple Nut Sedge / Nut Grass
Tamil Name               : கோரைக்கிழங்கு / Korai Kilangu
Hindi Name                : मोठ, नगरमोठ, बड़ा-नगर -मोठ , कोरेही-झाड़ / Motha, Nagarmotha, Bara-nagar-motha, Korehi-jhar
Malayalam Name: മുത്തങ്ങ / Muthanga
Telugu Name           : తున్గాముస్తలు / Tunga Mustalu

 Properties of Korai Kizhangu

• Anti-inflammatory,
• Analgesic
• Anti-microbial,
• Anti-fungal 
• Aphrodisiac 
• Diuretic
• Immunomodulator
• Muscle relaxant
• Sedative and hypnotic effects

Health Benefits of Korai Kizhangu

1. Healthy milk Secretion in mothers: The tuber is ground and applied over breast in lactating women to increase the milk secretion.    For pus discharge from breast or any swellings in breast, decoction of this tuber is prepared and given in dose of 30-40ml twice daily    for 15 days.
2. Stomach upset: For diarrhea, indigestion, etc the dried powder of this tuber can be administered in dose of 1 to 3 grams thrice daily with honey.
3. Respiratory diseases: The tuber is washed properly, crushed, boiled with milk and given daily to both children and adults to treat conditions like asthma, common cold, chest congestion etc.
4. Intestinal Problems: The decoction of the tuber is very effective for all intestinal problems including peptic ulcer and inflammatory conditions.
5. Increases Immunity: Korai Kizhangu is effective in getting the body rid of toxins and purifying the blood, thereby increasing the immunity.
6. Skin care :The paste of Korai Kizhangu is used in treating skin related ailments like scabies and eczema and helps in relieving itching.
7. Eye Care : It helps in improving eyesight and eye related ailments. The extract from the roots is instilled into eyes in conjunctivitis.
8. Brain ailments: Nut grass proves useful in diseases like psychosis and epilepsy and mental diseases. It also boosts memory.
9. Hair care : Paste of Korai Kizhangu can be applied to get rid of dandruff.
10. Sweat odour : Grinding the poultice and applying the powder to the body does not smell amazing. It can be mixed with natural homemade bath powder.

It is best to consume it in the mornings. The optimum dosage would be 5 grams of Korai Kizhangu powder. Here is how to prepare the decoction:

• Boil the 5 grams of powder in 100 ml of water.
• Once the water gets warm, filter the content and drink it before food.
• Repeat the same for Evening Dosage after dinner, if necessary.

Precautions ; Though it is an extremely natural remedy for many of your daily issues yet it is not wholly safe. In spite of the numerous beneficial traits it holds, it is not to be forgotten that the plant can also have some downsides. Hence, it is advisable to consult a doctor before using.