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Phytochemistry and pharmacological insights into Cyperus rotundus l.: A medicinally important grass
Vijai Krishna V, Sibi S, Thangasubha T, Florence A and S B Chandra Lekha
Year : 2025 | Pages: 53-57
Received on: 07/09/2025
Revised on: 19/10/2025
Accepted on: 25/10/2025
Published on: 10/11/2025
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Vijai Krishna V, Sibi S, Thangasubha T, Florence A and S B Chandra Lekha( 2025).
Phytochemistry and pharmacological insights into Cyperus rotundus l.: A medicinally important grass
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 10( 6), 53-57.
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Abstract
Cyperus rotundus L., commonly known as nut grass or purple nutsedge, is a perennial weed of the family Cyperaceae that has gained global recognition for its remarkable pharmacological and therapeutic potential. The plant is traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic, Unani, and Chinese medicine systems to treat fever, inflammation, gastrointestinal disorders, and metabolic dysfunctions. It is a rich reservoir of bioactive secondary metabolites, including flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, phenolics, tannins, saponins, and essential oils. Recent pharmacological investigations have revealed multiple biological activities such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, and neuroprotective effects. This review summarizes the current knowledge on the phytochemistry, traditional uses, and pharmacological properties of C. rotundus based on published literature. Moreover, it highlights recent trends, mechanistic insights, and future research prospects for the development of novel plant-based therapeutics from C. rotundus.
Keywords
Cyperus rotundus, Phytochemistry, Medicinal plant, Pharmacological activities, Antioxidant.
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