Uses kaseru in other systems of medicine

kaseru :

Scirpus grossus


Use in other system of medicine:

Edibility
- Study suggests flours from tubers have potential for use as starchy foods. 
Folkloric
- Root is astringent, and is given to check diarrhea and vomiting.
- Roots used against infection, burning sensation, fever and gonorrhea. 
- Root of plant used as diuretic.
Others
• Veterinary: In India, sap extracted from leaves and stem of S. grossus is mixed with garlic (Allium sativum), and the paste applied topically for cattle wounds. 
• Basketry: Stems, dried and flattened, are used for making mats, baskets, etc.
• Paper: Study suggests a potential for production of moderate quality paper pulp.

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