Adrue
Botanical Name: Cyperus articulatus
Family: Cyperaceae
Other Names: Guinea rush
Description: Black tubers, pale inside
Native to: Europe, Africa and Latin America
Parts Used: Roots
Actions: Anti-emetic, anti-epileptic, carminative, sedative
Constituents: Sesquiterpene ketones including cyperenone and cyperone
Digestive: Vomiting, nausea