Musta Capsules
Cyperus rotundus
A single-herb Musta preparation based on an aromatic rhizome traditionally used to support appetite, digestion, assimilation, and comfortable bowel function.
- Form
- Capsule
- Net quantity
- 90 capsules
- Route
- Internal
Traditionally used for
- Supporting appetite and digestive fire.
- Supporting digestion and assimilation.
- Supporting comfortable bowel function.
- Ayurvedic support when loose stools accompany digestive imbalance.
Overview
Musta is the aromatic underground part of Cyperus rotundus.
Traditional Ayurvedic perspective
Musta is traditionally understood through deepana, pachana, and grahi actions. It is used to support appetite, digestion, assimilation, and balanced bowel function, including in physician-led care where indigestion or loose stools accompany fever or doshic disturbance.
Ingredient
- Musta — Cyperus rotundus.
Botanical profile
- Botanical name: Cyperus rotundus L.
- Family: Cyperaceae.
- Common names: Nut Grass, Purple Nut Sedge, Coco-grass.
- Traditional synonyms: Mustaka, Varida, Kuruvinda.
- Traditionally used part: Rhizome/tuber.
Suggested use
Use according to the current product label or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.
Ayurveda References
Official pharmacopoeial standard
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
API Part I, Vol. III, Monograph 59, Mustā (Rhizome), p. 129
Identifies Mustā as the rhizome of Cyperus rotundus.
Research Highlights
The Anti-Obesity Potential of Cyperus rotundus Extract Containing Piceatannol, Scirpusin A and Scirpusin B from Rhizomes: Preclinical and Clinical Evaluations.
Preclinical programme plus double-blind pilot RCT · 30 adults with BMI 30–40 · 90 days
- Preparation and dose
- Standardized Cyperus rotundus rhizome extract containing 5% total stilbenoids, 525 mg twice daily before food.
- Finding
- The pilot clinical arm reported reductions in body weight, waist circumference and BMI and improved lipid measures.
Majeed M, Nagabhushanam K, Bhat B, Ansari M, Pandey A, Bani S, Mundkur L. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy. 2022. PMID 35177914.
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