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Plants fulfil the requirements of not only human existence but also whole animal kingdom, specifically due to the occurrence of miscellaneous bioactive compounds. Cyperus rotundus L. is one of the most noxious perennial weeds in 52 crops in more than 90 tropical and subtropical countries and ranked as world’s worst weed. The nomenclature Cyperus rotundus originated from the Latin word ‘rotundus’ meaning circular or round. The growth habit and mode of propagation of the weed pose tremendous problems in its control. C. rotundus cultivates in all types of earth (soil) and even it can endure at advanced temperatures and produces a widespread system of subversive corms from & which they can renew. While comparatively minor in height, this quick increasing plant can rapidly form solid gatherings due to its aptitude to yield a widespread scheme of rhizomes and tubers. The plentifully shaped corms form an effective means of dispersion and imitation. As the Ayurveda said, C. rotundus rhizomes are used as diaphoretic, diuretic, astringent, analgesic, aromatic, carminative, antispasmodic, antitussive, emmenagogue, litholytic, sedative, stomachic, vermifuge, tonic, antibacterial and stimulant.
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