Nut grass is a popular plant that grows in Central Asia and is most often used by locals as a seasoning. It is popular not only in cooking, but also as a drug, because the plant has a rich chemical composition and has beneficial properties for the human body. Therefore, today we will consider a detailed description of the plant, which diseases can be cured with its help, as well as popular prescriptions of medicines based on nut grass.
Description
Walnut grass is also called syti or tsiperus and belongs to the genus sedge. Tsiperus is a herbaceous perennial plant, reaching a height of 35 cm. The plant is distinguished by thin stems with flat linear leaves. 
We have a sufficiently developed tuberous root system. The grass blooms from April to May, with bisexual flowers that are collected in inflorescences, the latter are represented by small umbrellas with rays of different lengths.
After flowering, a small fruit appears in the form of a triangular nut, probably due to which one of the plant names is nut grass.
Herbaceous perennials include such plants as erigeron, point svs, rudbeckia, jascolk, rogersa, hymenocallis, citronella, echinacea purpurea, goldenrod, cuff soft, Venus flytrap.
Spread
Given that the plant is quite thermophilic and is not afraid of direct sunlight, it is common in rice and cotton fields, in sandy terrain or on river banks.
Natural habitats - Kuban, the Caucasus, the Crimea, the Mediterranean, Central Asia, the center of Africa and the south of North America. 
Did you know? Round or nut grass is one of the most common weeds in the world, which has settled vast territories in more than 100 countries.
Composition and use
Nut grass has a unique chemical composition, which is characterized by the presence of:
- essential oils;
- organic saturated and unsaturated acids;
- phenols;
- flavonoids;
- phytohormones;
- cyperol alcohol;
- tannins;
- minerals (magnesium, selenium, zinc, manganese, iron).
The high content of essential oils allows you to fight with various strains of bacteria and fungi, destroying, for example, intestinal or pseudomonas bacilli. 
It is also known the positive effects of plants on gynecological women's problems. Through the regular use of walnut herbs for medicinal purposes, you can eliminate the pain during menstruation, as well as normalize the menstrual cycle.
The expectorant effect of the nut grass allows it to be used during the period of the disease of the lungs and bronchi, SARS, colds as a diluting component with a strong cough.
Plants such as celandine, fragrantantus fragrant, nasturtium, cilantro, silver goof, Canadian sanguinaria, medicinal comfrey, raspberry also have expectorant effects.
The high iron content has a beneficial effect on the body, helps in the treatment of anemia, improving the production and composition of blood. It is also effective to treat gastrointestinal problems, such as gastritis, ulcers, dysbacteriosis, mucositis, intestinal colic.
The high content of antioxidants allows you to affect the inhibition of aging processes and have a positive effect on the body in the form of prevention of the formation of cancerous tumors. 
The plant has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood, protecting the vascular walls, and affecting their elasticity. A high potassium content has a positive effect on heart function.
Also known diuretic and diaphoretic effects on the body, which allows to improve metabolic processes and promote weight loss. In Asian countries, nut grass is very popular among men as an aphrodisiac.
Aphrodisiacs for men consider arugula, walnut, saffron, thyme, Lyubka two-leaved.Nut grass is also popular in cosmetology, as the addition of this component in creams, masks, lotions can soften the skin, make it more elastic and prevent the aging process.
Preparation of raw materials
For medicinal purposes only the tubers of the plant are used, therefore it is necessary to properly harvest the raw materials for further effective use. 
The ideal period for harvesting tubers is early autumn or spring. When the tubers are dug, they are thoroughly washed and dried well with paper towels, then cut into small strips.
The prepared raw material is dried on a baking sheet in the oven or in the open air.
If you use an oven for drying, you must ensure that the temperature is no more than 50 degrees, and the drying process is carried out for 5 hours. Only in such conditions can we achieve a gradual drying of the raw materials and the preservation of all useful components.
If there is a special function of air circulation in the oven, then it must be turned on, or the oven must be ajar during the drying process. 
If the tubers are dried in the open air, it is necessary to take into account the humidity of the air - it should be minimal. If you do not follow this rule, there is a risk that the raw materials will become moldy and deteriorate.
To quickly and effectively dry the tubers, lay out the chopped raw materials on a newspaper or cardboard in one layer. Pick a place for drying as sunny and well-ventilated.
The finished medicinal raw materials are stored in glass or tin containers in a dark, dry room at room temperature. In this state, the drug can retain its beneficial properties for 1 year.
Medical recipes
Since walnut grass is often used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases, consider the popular prescriptions of medicines based on this plant that can be prepared at home. 
General infusion
To prepare the medicine you need:
- 1 tbsp. l dried raw nut grass;
- a glass of boiling water (250 ml).
How to prepare the tool:
- Grind the tubers with a coffee grinder to a powdered state.
- During the grinding process, boil the liquid and immediately pour the ground grass tubers with it.
- Leave for one hour to infuse.
- After the specified time, strain the agent and pour into a glass container, store in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days.
- Take four tablespoons four times a day.
Such a medicine is effective for improving immunity and improving metabolism in the body, as well as a tonic and diuretic.
To improve the immunity, they use kivano, Tibetan raspberry, Indian sea rice, beeweed, cornel, kalina.
Broth for syringing and adding to baths
To prepare the tool, you need:
- 1 tbsp. l dried raw nut grass;
- 1 liter of boiling water.
How to prepare the tool:
- Crushed tubers of nut grass are poured with boiling liquid and sent to the stove.
- The drug is boiled for 15 minutes, removed from the heat.
- The resulting liquid is filtered and used for its intended purpose.
Important! The broth obtained in the cooking process, can be used to add to the bath, which should take at least 20 minutes.
The tool can be used for douching, it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect. 
Decoction for colds
For cooking means you must use:
- 1 tbsp. l dried raw nut grass;
- 500 ml of boiling water.
How to prepare the tool:
- Dried crushed raw material is poured with boiled liquid and sent to the fire for 10 minutes.
- The resulting broth is left to infuse for 60 minutes.
- After the set time, the broth is filtered and poured into a glass container for storage in the refrigerator.
- Use means twice a day on 100 ml irrespective of meal.
This decoction is effective for colds, viral diseases, influenza, feverish conditions.
Colds are treated with the use of skumpii, black cumin, amaranth, salvia, clover, cornflower, linden, catnip, lingonberry leaf, savory garden.
Infusion for menstrual disorders
For the preparation of medicines are needed:
- 3 tsp. dry raw nut grass;
- 220 ml of boiling water.
How to prepare the tool:
- Dry crushed tubers are poured into a thermos and poured boiling water.
- In this state, the tool should be 1 hour.
- Next, the liquid is poured into a glass jar, filtered and sent to the refrigerator.
- Use the medicine three times a day, 75 ml.
Important! The drink prepared in this way is not stored for more than a day, therefore it is impossible to make medicine as a reserve.
This tool is used if a woman has a broken menstrual cycle or painful periods, and other gynecological problems are present. 
Infusion in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
To prepare this tool you must use:
- 1 tbsp. l fresh nuts of grass;
- 500 ml of water.
How to cook:
- The crushed raw material is poured with a glass of boiling liquid and left for an hour to infuse.
- The finished product is filtered, it is replenished with another glass of warm boiled liquid.
- The drug is poured into a glass container and sent to the refrigerator for storage, no more than 3 days.
- The medicine is used three times a day, three tablespoons after meals.
This tool helps to cope with indigestion, colic, food poisoning, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, gastritis and ulcers, can strengthen the intestinal walls, and also contributes to high-quality and fast digestion of food. 
Healing oil
To prepare the tool, you need:
- 50 ml dried nut grass tuber;
- 50 ml of olive oil.
How to prepare the tool:
- Using a coffee grinder, grind dried tubers of nut grass to a powder.
- Mix olive oil and the resulting drug powder.
- Leave the medicine at room temperature for three days for infusion.
- Strain the tool and use for treatment as an ointment, applying to problem areas of the body.
This tool helps the rapid healing of scars, stretch marks, relieves acne, allergic rash, acne, boils, as well as inflammation and redness on the skin.
Learn how to treat acne with field mustard, St. John's wort, yarrow, burdock leaves, golden whiskers.Also, the tool is effective for people who suffer from psoriasis and acne, it allows you to cope with small bruises and bruises.
Use in cooking
In eastern countries, walnut grass is added to dishes, for this the ground part of the plant is used. Seasoning is popular, both dried and fresh, for adding to meat dishes, drinks, salads, hot, as well as bakery products.
The herb has a spicy nutty flavor, but a bit bitter, so it goes well with meat, it is often added to the hinkal, miracle and flatbread, as well as a variety of meat dishes and vegetable stews.
Also, nut grass is an integral component of the popular condiment hops-suneli, without which it is impossible to cook most of the dishes of Georgian cuisine.
Did you know? In the East, a unique drink is prepared from the tubers, which is very similar to the usual cocoa. And roasted and brewed tubers can replace another favorite drink of all - coffee.
Contraindications
- It is forbidden to use nut grass to treat pregnant women, women while breastfeeding a baby, as well as children.
- Contraindications to the use of the drug is individual intolerance.
- Very carefully and having previously consulted a doctor, it is necessary to use nut-based medicines for people who suffer from kidney and liver diseases.
- Given that the plant contains a large amount of oils and fats, it is worth using the medicine with caution to people who have problems with the cardiovascular system.
Thus, nut grass is very popular, especially in countries where it grows in its natural environment. The use of drugs on the basis of life is justified if you do not have contraindications that can cause deterioration.
