| Cypriol is a large genus of sedge, the most famous in | | | | and syphilis like diseases. It is also used sometimes in |
| India with the name "Nagarmotha". Sometimes also | | | | diarrhea and for general weakness. The tuber fat, |
| called Nagar Mustaka. It is found in wilds of Madhya | | | | sugar, gum, Carbohydrates, essential oil, albuminoid |
| Pradesh (India) and damp parts of Uttar Pradesh | | | | matter, starch fiber and ash. |
| State of India. Kannauj City ( Well known for | | | | The roots of Cypriol have some nodes which have |
| perfumery ) is one of the largest producer of | | | | the maximum oil content. So before distillation highly |
| Nagarmotha (Cypriol) Essential Oil. The roots and | | | | noded roots are preferred as a raw material for |
| rhizomes itself used like vetiver for scenting the | | | | getting maximum yield. Steam Distillation is used for |
| cloths of tribal women in many tribe areas of Madhya | | | | extraction of Nagarmotha but now sime high profile |
| Pradesh State of India. The herb itself credited for its | | | | extractors now started the Carbon Dioxide |
| following properties. | | | | extraction method. It has very earthy, smoky and |
| - Astringent | | | | green with camphoraceous and sweet notes. It also |
| - Diaphoretic | | | | have the notes of Cinnamon, Cedar and frankincense. |
| - Diuretic | | | | The major constituents are Sesquiterpenes, Cyperine. |
| - Desiccants | | | | In India it is tested and evaluated by its Cyperine |
| - Cordial and | | | | content in the oil. Uttar Pradesh origin Cypriol have |
| - Stomachic | | | | maximum 27% of Cyperine content while Madhya |
| - Spasmodic Coughs etc | | | | Pradesh Origin Cypriol have above 28% ( up to 32 |
| Major, the whole plant is useful but the decoction of | | | | %) of Cyperine contents. |
| the tuber is used for washing hair. treating gonorrhea | | | | |