Cyperus brevifuis : Busikad is the Filipino term of Cyperus
brevifuis.
Other Philippine name : Pugo-pugo, Estrada, Busikal, Uli-uli, Kulitot.
Philippine herbal Medicine surely contribute a good benefits plants.
Make drug minty tasting and natural-nature.
Decongestant, antipyretic,
antiinflammatory, analgesic, antimalarial.
Traditional uses:
a. Colds with fever; when taken internally, has a perspiring
(sudorific) effect.
b. Whooping cough, bronchitis, swelling pain in the throat.Malaria.
Medication: 25 grasp of the dried plant,boil 2 glasses of water drink 3 times a day.
semple idea use the fresh plant 2 or 3 grasp boil 2 glasses of water drink 3 times a day.
Snake bites, furuncles, sprains: Apply poultice of pounded fresh leaves.
Skin pruritus: Decoction may be used as an external wash.