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Medicinal properties
digestive tonic
carminative
diuretic
emmenagogue
aphrodisiac
antidysenteric
Medicinal parts
Tubers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Cyperus esculentus has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a digestive tonic, as a carminative, as a diuretic and as an emmenagogue. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. Herbal remedies are only prepared from the tubers.
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