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Nagarmotha (Cypriol)
Cyperus scariosus R.Br.
Chemotype: cyperene / cyperotundone type
- PLANT PART
- roots and rhizomes
- EXTRACTION
- hydro distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- base
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Aroma & character
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- Aroma intensity
- 95 / 100
- Note layer
- base
- Approximate tenacity
- 140 hours
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 1%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- low
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin-based phototoxic restriction was identified in the public sources reviewed for distilled Cyperus scariosus root oil.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderatePublic aromatherapy safety guidance recommends against use during pregnancy without professional consultation ('Probably not. Consult a professional'), reflecting the lack of confirmed reproductive-toxicity data for this species.
- minorPublic safety guidance recommends consulting a professional before use with children rather than confirming safety.
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Inside the oil
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About this composition
This profile is anchored to the 2025 comparative Indian nagarmotha study covering twenty-six rhizome-oil samples across ten states and a public GC-MS certificate for an Indian cypriol lot. The comparative study defines the broader cypriol envelope, while the certificate gives exact peak areas for a specific Nagarmotha sample that matches the same woody-root chemistry class. Across the public sources, cyperene, cyperotundone, mustakone, caryophyllene oxide, valencene, nootkatone, rotundene, beta-selinene, alpha-copaene, beta-pinene, alpha-gurjunene, beta-gurjunene, and alpha-selinene are the recurring root-oil markers.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyperene | 27.1% | 6.3–32% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf (p. 0; Cyperene 27.10%) |
| Cyperotundone | 14.95% | 3.1–26.8% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceChemical Characterization of Nagarmotha (Cyperus Scariosus R. Br.) Essential Oil from India: A Comparative Study SSRN abstract lines 72-75: cyperotundone 3.1-26.8% (midpoint of cited range, no distinct typical value published) |
| Mustakone | 1.59% | 0.2–13.3% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceCertificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf (p. 0; Mustakone 1.59%) |
| Caryophyllene oxide | 2.86% | 0.1–13.1% | sesquiterpene oxide | View sourceCertificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf (p. 0; Caryophyllene oxide 2.86%) |
| Valencene | 4.47% | 4.47–11.8% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf (p. 0; Valencene 4.47%) |
| Nootkatone | 1.24% | 0.1–7.8% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceCertificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf (p. 0; Nootkatene 1.24%) |
| Rotundene | 7.41% | 1.8–7.4% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf (p. 0; Rotundene 7.41%) |
| beta-Selinene | 2.61% | 2.61–7.1% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf (p. 0; beta-Selinene 2.61%) |
| alpha-Copaene | 4.25% | 4.25–4.25% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf (p. 0; alpha-Copaene 4.25%) |
| beta-pinene | 0.95% | 0.95–0.95% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf (p. 0; beta-Pinene 0.95%) |
| alpha-Gurjunene | 1.89% | 1.89–1.89% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf (p. 0; alpha-Gurjunene 1.89%) |
| beta-gurjunene | 0.76% | 0.76–0.76% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf (p. 0; beta-Gurjunene 0.76%) |
| alpha-Selinene | 3.23% | 3.23–3.23% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCertificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf (p. 0; alpha-Selinene 3.23%) |
Profile source: Chemical Characterization of Nagarmotha (Cyperus Scariosus R. Br.) Essential Oil from India: A Comparative Study; Certificate of Analysis CYPRIOL CPL820EO574; cyperus root oil (cyperus scariosus); IFRA Conformity Certificate Nagarmotha Oil · https://ssrn.com/abstract=5220891 ; https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20CYPRIOL%20CPL820EO574.pdf ; https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/es1018011.html ; https://perfumersworld.com/ifra/IFRA/IFRA_7WU09815.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for grounding, meditative effects
- reported to support emotional calm and stress relief in traditional Ayurvedic-influenced use
- used in perfumery as a woody, earthy base note and natural vetiver-adjacent fixative
- traditionally associated with cooling, grounding blends in Indian herbal tradition
- used in blends intended to promote deep relaxation and grounding
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- The 1% max_dermal_pct is the conservative leave-on body-cream / lotion limit published by the IFRA certificate; broader product categories on the same certificate allow higher usage, so this is not a universal cap.
- Odor intensity 95 is an archive normalization of Good Scents' 'tenacious' description plus Fraterworks' >140 hour smelling-strip longevity, not a source-native 0-100 sensory metric.