Cyperus rotundus, known as Nagarmotha in Ayurveda, is a plant often considered a simple weed, yet revered for generations in Asia and the Middle East. Its aromatic tubers are traditionally used to promote digestive comfort, female cycle balance, and metabolic well-being. But does this discreet root truly deserve its ancestral reputation as a versatile plant?

This plant that is pulled from gardens and sidewalks without…


