Muta (Pamp.)

Muta (Pamp.)

Cyperus rotundus L.

Digestive

Herb Height: Not provided Leaves: Leaves are dark green in color and have a distinct midrib, are linear, usually shorter than the flowering stem, up to 7 mm wide and emerge from a sheath around the shoot base. Flowers: Inflorescence is a terminal, open umbel subtended by several leafy bracts. Several unequal rays, 2-6 cm long, support 3-8 reddish-brown to purplish-brown, flattened spikelets, 1-2 cm long and 2 mm wide, each with up to 30 glumes, 3.5-4 mm long. Fruits: Fruit is a 3-angled achene, 1.5 mm long, dark brown or black.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Pamagbulus ning bingut dahil keng pamanubu ning kayang ipan (Diarrhea in babies due to sprouting tooth). Preparation: Durugan ing limang tuber na ning muta hanggang lumwal ing katas at isamut keng basung atin kapitnang danum. (Pound 5 tubes of Muta to extract the juice, which is then poured into a glass half-filled with water.). Part used: Tuber part of the roots

Preparation

Durugan ing limang tuber na ning muta hanggang lumwal ing katas at isamut keng basung atin kapitnang danum. (Pound 5 tubes of Muta to extract the juice, which is then poured into a glass half-filled with water.)

Location & Habitat

REGION III (CENTRAL LUZON), PAMPANGA, MAGALANG, Terrestrial

Research

Pampanga State Agricultural University: Documentation of Traditonal Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health among Ayta Communities in Pampanga

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Muta (Pamp.)
Muta (Pamp.)
Muta (Pamp.)

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Cyperus rotundus L.
Local Name
Muta (Pamp.)
Family
Cyperaceae
Category
Digestive
Collected By
Villanueva, SY Ramos, JI Serrano, JC Valencia, KAM Montero, LR Dumaan, SMO
Date Collected
Nov 27, 2019