Botanical Name: Cyperus scariosus
Common Name: Cypriol, Nagarmotha, Nutgrass Oil
Plant Part Used: Root
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Purity: 100% Pure, Natural, and Undiluted
Color: Pale yellow to light brown
Aroma: Warm, woody, earthy, with spicy, musky undertones. It has a grounding, deep, and slightly sweet fragrance.
Composition:
Cyperene (45-50%) – The main compound in Cypriol oil, providing a sweet, woody, and earthy aroma with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Caryophyllene (5-7%) – A sesquiterpene that gives a spicy, woody aroma and is known for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
α-Humulene (2-3%) – Contributes to the woody, earthy aroma and has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties.
β-Caryophyllene (3-5%) – A sesquiterpene with anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
Curcumene (2-3%) – Known for its calming and soothing properties.
Elemol (1-2%) – A compound that contributes to its woody aroma, with mild antifungal and antibacterial properties.
Therapeutic Properties:
- Antibacterial: Cypriol oil has strong antibacterial properties, making it effective in preventing infections and promoting skin health.
- Antifungal: The oil has antifungal effects, helping to prevent and treat fungal infections such as athlete’s foot and ringworm.
- Anti-inflammatory: Cypriol oil helps to reduce inflammation, making it beneficial for conditions such as arthritis, muscle pain, and swelling.
- Sedative: It has calming and grounding properties that can help reduce anxiety, stress, and mental fatigue.
- Analgesic: The oil has pain-relieving properties, helping to soothe headaches, joint pain, and sore muscles.
- Astringent: Cypriol oil has astringent properties that can help tighten and tone the skin, promoting skin regeneration and reducing wrinkles.
- Digestive Aid: The oil helps improve digestion by stimulating appetite and relieving digestive discomforts, such as indigestion and bloating.