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Description
Nagarmotha / Musta
Nagarmotha (नागरमोथा) is listed as dried underground rhizome/stolon material under the working identity Cyperus rotundus L., family Cyperaceae. Mustā / Musta is the Ayurvedic rhizome reference name. Choose Natural or Powder, each in 100 g, 200 g, 400 g or 900 g packs. Check the selected form’s live price and availability.
What you are buying
| Plant part | Dried rhizome and stolon (working reference identity) |
|---|---|
| Available forms | Natural and Powder |
| Pack sizes | 100 g, 200 g, 400 g, 900 g in each form |
| Product photos | Dark brown irregular dried underground material in a stone bowl and on a white plate |
| Form distinction | Raw material, not essential oil, extract or a live plant |
Names and botanical clarity
| Hindi — IISc | Nagarmotha / Motha / नागरमोथा |
|---|---|
| English — IISc | Nut grass / Purple flat sedge |
| Sanskrit / Ayurvedic reference | Mustā / Musta; Mustaka in IISc |
| Kannada — IISc | Badra mushti / Tunge hullu / Jai |
| Telugu — IISc | Tunga |
| Malayalam — IISc | Muthanga / Karimuttan / Kuzhimuthanga |
| Trade-name caution | Nagarmotha also occurs with other Cyperus species; the common name alone is insufficient |
Reference identity and traditional context
Kew accepts Cyperus rotundus; its medicinal-name records connect Musta with Ayurvedic and Unani dried-rhizome references. The official Siddha catalogue’s indexed 2026 text describes dried rhizome and stolon. Kew also records Nagarmotha with another accepted species, Cyperus scariosus. This page follows the Cyperus rotundus reference without claiming that a shared trade name or photograph proves the supplied species. Ask for source identification if exact species is essential.
Choosing and preparing the form
Choose Natural when you want to inspect or grind the dried material; choose Powder for an already ground form. Confirm the actual pack’s intended-use specification before internal or external preparation. A raw rhizome powder is different from a formulated hair product, essential oil or standardized extract. No fixed medicinal dose or guaranteed hair-growth result is provided.
Precautions and storage
Get individual qualified guidance for medicinal or concentrated use, especially with medicines, pregnancy, breastfeeding, children or an ongoing condition. Continue prescribed care. For external preparations, avoid eyes and damaged skin and stop if irritation occurs.
Store tightly closed, cool and dry, away from sunlight and moisture. Use dry utensils and follow the actual shelf-life label. Reject damp, mouldy, insect-contaminated or musty material. Appearance and aroma alone do not prove identity or purity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nagarmotha, and what is its Ayurvedic name?
This listing uses Cyperus rotundus L. as the working botanical identity for dried rhizome/stolon material. Mustā or Musta is the Ayurvedic rhizome reference name, and Mustaka is recorded by IISc. The current supplier species is not independently authenticated.
Is all Nagarmotha the same Cyperus species?
No. Kew medicinal-name records associate Nagarmotha with more than one accepted Cyperus species, including Cyperus rotundus and Cyperus scariosus. They are not simply interchangeable names for one species. Request supplier identification if exact botanical identity is essential.
Is Nagarmotha a root, rhizome, oil or live plant?
The listed raw drug is dried rhizome/stolon material, rather than a generic root. Natural and Powder are the available forms here. This page does not offer essential oil, a standardized extract or a live plant, and raw material is not interchangeable with those products.
What are Nagarmotha’s verified names in other languages?
IISc records Hindi Nagarmotha/Motha, Sanskrit Mustaka, Kannada Badra mushti/Tunge hullu/Jai, Telugu Tunga and Malayalam Muthanga/Karimuttan/Kuzhimuthanga for Cyperus rotundus. Names identify the reference plant rather than certifying the actual retail batch.
How can I use Nagarmotha powder for hair?
A raw rhizome powder is different from a formulated hair product or an essential oil. Confirm the actual pack’s intended external-use specification and follow an appropriate preparation’s instructions. Avoid eyes and damaged skin, stop if irritation occurs, and do not expect a guaranteed hair-growth or scalp-treatment result.
Can I take Nagarmotha powder daily for its benefits?
No universal medicinal dose or guaranteed health benefit is established for this pack. Traditional ingredient use is not proof of a retail product’s treatment effect. Obtain qualified guidance for internal or medicinal use, especially for children, pregnancy, breastfeeding, medicines or an ongoing condition, and continue prescribed care.
Which Nagarmotha form and pack should I buy, and how do I store it?
Choose Natural material if you want to inspect or grind it, or Powder for an already ground form. Both offer 100 g, 200 g, 400 g and 900 g packs; use the live selector for price and availability. Store sealed, cool and dry, follow the shelf-life label and reject damp, mouldy or musty material.
Before you order
Read our raw herb buying guide for material, form and pack checks. Browse Herbs or contact Jadibuti Store for current pack and batch questions.
Botanical and traditional references
Kew botanical record · Kew Musta rhizome records · IISc names · Kew Nagarmotha trade-name records · PCIM&H Siddha catalogue — indexed identity; full-file access unavailable
Disclaimer: Product identity, traditional context and buying information are educational. They do not establish a treatment, cure or guaranteed result.
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