Cyperus scariosus, also known in
English as
cypriol and in
Hindi as
Nagarmotha, is a plant of the
Cyperaceae family, that grows wild in the
Madhya Pradesh region of
India. It is highly-prized in India for its roots and is used in
aromatherapy, as a
perfume and for many other purposes.
Steam distillation of the tubers of cypriol yields 0.075-0.080% of an essential oil, the principal content of which is cyperine.
- Latin name: Cyperus scariosus
- English name: Umbrella's Edge
- Sanskrit name: Nagaramustaka, Bhadramusta
- Hindi name: Nagarmotha