Phyto-pharmacotherapeutics of cyperus rotundus linn. (motha): An overview

Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources

Volumn 3, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 467-476

  Singh, N ^a   Pandey, B R ^a   Verma, P ^a   Bhalla, M ^a   Gilca, M ^b  

^a International Institute of Herbal Medicine (IIHM)   (India)

^b CAROL DAVILA UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY   (Romania)

Author keywords

Analgesic; Anti arthritic; Anti inflammatory; Cyperaceae; Cyperus rotundus; Gastroprotective; Motha; Nutgrass; Traditional medicine; Turf grass

Indexed keywords

CYPERACEAE; CYPERUS; CYPERUS ROTUNDUS;

EID: 84872134831     PISSN: 09760504     EISSN: 09760512     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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