Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Nut grass (Cyperus rotundus), also known as "musta" in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, has historically been used for various ailments, including the management of fever and chills. In Ayurveda and several other traditional medicine systems across Asia and Africa, nut grass rhizomes are considered to have cooling, diaphoretic, and antipyretic properties. Practitioners have historically used preparations of nut grass to help alleviate intermittent fevers, often described as "chills and fever," by promoting sweating and purportedly balancing bodily "humors" or "doshas." The rationale for its use in chills is thus based on its traditional role in treating fevers, with the belief that it can help regulate body temperature and manage symptoms associated with febrile episodes, such as chills. However, the scientific evidence supporting the use of nut grass specifically for chills is limited. While some studies have demonstrated that Cyperus rotundus possesses general anti-inflammatory and antipyretic (fever-reducing) activity in animal models, there is scant direct clinical research validating its efficacy for chills in humans. Most modern references to its use for chills are based on traditional pharmacopoeias and ethnobotanical surveys rather than rigorous clinical trials. Therefore, while its use is well documented in traditional medicine, the quality and quantity of scientific evidence remains low, warranting a modest evidence rating.

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