Nagarmotha vs Cordyline australis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Nagarmotha

Cyperus scariosus

Digestive

Digestive

Nagarmotha

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cordyline australis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Ayurvedic cooling aromatic sedge used for fever, digestive conditions, and urinary complaints; different from C. rotundus.

A New Zealand Maori medicinal plant used for digestive conditions, wounds, and as a food source.

Active Compounds

alpha-cyperone, beta-selinene, cyperene, iso-cyperene, sesquiterpenes

saponins, flavonoids, tannins

Traditional Uses

Cooling fever herb, Digestive conditions, Urinary complaints, Ayurvedic aromatic tonic

Digestive conditions, Wound healing, Food source (young leaves)

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Digestive

Anti-inflammatory activity, Wound care

Adult Dosage

3-6g rhizome powder

2g leaf as tea; young leaves as food

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution, Cold constitution

Pregnancy caution

Side Effects

Mild GI effects

Mild reactions

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E