Nut Grass Powder

Nut Grass Powder is made from the dried, finely ground tuber of Cyperus rotundus, a fragrant rhizome widely known as Nagarmotha in Hindi and Korai in Tamil. It is one of the most established ingredients in traditional Ayurvedic and Siddha medicine, where the tuber has been used for generations in decoctions and herbal formulations valued for their digestive and cooling character. The tubers themselves are small, dark, and distinctly aromatic, and that natural fragrance has also given nut grass some traditional use in perfumery and incense preparation in parts of India.
 
The tubers are harvested, cleaned, sun-dried, and milled into a fine, earthy-toned powder that dissolves easily into water for traditional preparations, or blends smoothly into herbal formulation bases. Supplied in food-grade quality, it is suitable for both traditional decoctions and formulation use. Nut Grass Powder is a steady requirement for Ayurvedic and Siddha formulators, herbal tea brands, and wellness product makers building traditional preparations, and it's just as suited to a home practitioner working from a small test batch, or a smaller-scale incense or perfumery maker drawn to its natural fragrance.
 
Specifications:
 
Botanical name: Cyperus rotundus
Also known as: Nut Grass (English), Nagarmotha (Hindi), Korai (Tamil), Tunga Mustalu (Telugu), Muthanga (Malayalam), Tunge Gadde (Kannada)
Plant part used: Tuber/rhizome
Form: Fine powder
Colour: Light to grayish brown. Natural variation between batches is normal.
Processing: Sun-dried and milled
Shelf life: 2 years from date of packaging
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture
 
Applications:
 
Ayurvedic & Herbal Formulation: a well-established ingredient in Ayurvedic and Siddha wellness formulations, traditionally used in digestive and cooling preparations
Cosmetics & Skincare: traditionally used in some herbal skincare preparations for its natural earthy character
Home & DIY Use: commonly used in traditional home decoctions and herbal remedies
 
How to Use:
 
For a traditional preparation, simmer a small quantity in water as part of a herbal decoction. For formulation use, blend into your product base at your required concentration. As with any raw material, test in a small batch before scaling up.
 
Why Herbslyn?
 
Herbslyn supplies bulk raw materials from Salem, Tamil Nadu, to cosmetic formulators, soap and candle makers, Ayurvedic manufacturers, and individual buyers across India. Sourced from trusted growers and suppliers, our raw materials are carefully selected and every batch is quality-checked before dispatch for consistency you can rely on. Pack sizes run from small-batch testing quantities right through to full bulk orders, with competitive pricing shown directly on every product, no request-a-quote gating. Reach out any time to discuss your requirement, and we'll get back to you directly.
 
FAQ:
 
Can this be used in Ayurvedic preparations? Yes, it is a widely used ingredient in traditional Ayurvedic and Siddha formulations.
 
How long does the powder last once opened? Best used within 2 years of packaging. Reseal tightly after each use.
 
Do you supply in bulk quantities beyond 1kg? Yes, see the bulk ordering note below.
Bulk or customized orders: Contact us for pricing.
 
The information on this page is provided for general and educational purposes. We recommend requesting a sample to check suitability for your specific use case before proceeding with a bulk order.