mustaka :
Morphology:
RhizomesRhizome covered with fibrous remains of sheathsStemStems trigonous, 2 – 3.5 mm thickLeavesBasal leaves reduced to sheaths; upper ones much less than half the length of the stem, up to 12 cm long, at times bladelessInflorescencesInflorescence simple to compound; primary rays up to 5.5 cm long; secondary rays 1 – 1.5 cm longBractsInvolucral bracts 3, shorter than inflorescence, spreading Glumes ⅓ imbricate, ovate, 2 – 2.5 × c. 1.5 mmSpikeletsSpikelets subterete, 15 – 20 × 1 mmStamensStamens 3; anthers linear, c. 1 mm longStigmaStigmas 2 – 3 mm longFruitsNut (immature) oblong-obovate, c. 1.5 × 0.5 mm.
Dr Mohamed Rifas
A dual country licensed Ayurveda Physician, currently working in Dubai as Head of Ayurveda and Yoga department. He also works as visiting doctor for Dr Hassan Ayurveda Brain and Spine Specialty Hospital. He is specialized in joint issues, brain and spine related issues and gastrointestinal issues with respect to anxiety.
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