Wild underutilized medicinal plant; motha

This paper deals with focussing on multidimensional effect of Cyperus rotundus Linn. in curing no. of ailments. It is found at tropical and temperate climate throughout the country up to an altitude of 800 m. Aim of this study was to review the efficacy of plant in curing various ailments such as Ulcerative colitis, Dental disorders, Vomitting, Uterine contraction, Bad breath, Wound Healing, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Cholera, Dyspepsia. Ethnomedicinal uses of the plants also helps in curing various health problems in human. In animal studies it shows a number of activities in various disorders or diseases such as Antiarthritic activity, Anticonvulsant activity, Antidiabetic activity, Antifungal activity, Antihistamine activity, Antihypertension activity, Antiinflammatory activity, Analgesic activity, Antimalarial activity, Antimicrobial activity, Antioxidant activity, Antipyretic activity, Hepatoprotective activity, Smooth muscle relaxant activity, Wound healing activity. It may prove to be source of good molecules for new drug design.