Water chestnut, Kaseru, Scirpus kysoor Roxb, Scirpus grossus Linn – Ayurvedic Properties, Uses & Hea

Dr Vikram Chauhan04 Jun, 2025Health

Scirpus kysoor Roxb., commonly known as Kasheru, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Traditionally utilised in Ayurveda and other indigenous medicinal systems, it is renowned for its therapeutic properties, including analgesic, antipyretic, antioxidant and antimicrobial effects. The plant’s rhizomes are particularly valued for their medicinal and nutritional benefits.