Evidence supporting the use of: Nut grass
For the health condition: Colic (adults)

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Nut grass (Cyperus rotundus), also known as "musta" in Ayurvedic medicine, has a long history of use in traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Unani, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In these traditions, it is often prescribed for digestive complaints, including abdominal pain, indigestion, and colic in adults. The plant's rhizomes are considered to have carminative, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory properties, all of which are believed to help alleviate colic symptoms. Ayurvedic texts describe nut grass as a 'deepana' (appetizer) and 'pachana' (digestive), which supports its traditional use in relieving abdominal discomfort and colicky pain.

While some preliminary pharmacological studies have demonstrated that extracts of Cyperus rotundus can reduce intestinal spasms in animal models and may possess anti-inflammatory activity, robust clinical evidence in humans is limited. Most of the support for its use in adult colic comes from centuries of empirical use and the inclusion of the herb in classical polyherbal formulations prescribed for digestive disturbances. Contemporary clinical studies are sparse, and existing research is generally of low quality or preclinical in nature. Therefore, the use of nut grass for adult colic is justified primarily by traditional knowledge rather than strong scientific validation.

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