Nagarmotha oil is one of India's most traditionally significant and aromatically distinctive essential oils — steam-distilled from the rhizomes of Cyperus scariosus, a perennial sedge plant native to the Indian subcontinent that grows to approximately 2.5 feet in height. Known across Ayurvedic medicine by the Sanskrit name "nagarmotha," the oil has been used for millennia in traditional healing systems to treat a remarkably broad spectrum of conditions — from digestive disorders and menstrual irregularities to skin ailments, urinary complaints, and eye health.
At Anjum Aromatics, our nagarmotha oil is carefully steam-distilled from high-quality dried rhizomes to produce an amber-colored liquid with a rich, complex, woody, earthy, and spicy aroma — a fragrance profile that has made it an increasingly sought-after ingredient in niche and oriental perfumery worldwide.
Specifications:
- Botanical Name: Cyperus scariosus
- Common Names: Nagarmotha oil, Cyperus scariosus oil, Cypriol oil, Root oil
- Plant Parts Used: Roots (Rhizomes)
- Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
- Color & Appearance: Amber-colored liquid
- Odor: Woody, earthy, and spicy
Chemical Composition:
The therapeutic and aromatic versatility of nagarmotha oil stems from its rich phytochemical profile — including cyperone, selinene, cyperene, cyperotundone, patchoulenone, sugeonol, kobusone, and isokobusone — a complex blend of sesquiterpenes and ketones that contribute to both its distinctive fragrance and its broad-spectrum medicinal activity.
Key Benefits:
- Pain & Inflammation Relief: Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties provide effective relief from chronic pain conditions including arthritis and fibromyalgia — used in topical pain relief and Ayurvedic massage formulations
- Digestive Health: A traditional Ayurvedic remedy for diarrhea, intestinal discomfort, and poor digestion — acts as a digestive tonic and carminative in herbal formulations
- Skin Health: Soothes inflammatory skin conditions including persistent itching and scabies through its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action — incorporated into dermatological and herbal skincare products
- Menstrual & Hormonal Relief: Traditionally used to regulate painful menstruation and address hormonal imbalances — a valued ingredient in women's wellness and Ayurvedic gynecological formulations
- Urinary Health: Long used in traditional medicine to support kidney function, dissolve kidney stones, and relieve urinary discomfort — featured in Ayurvedic renal health preparations
- Aromatherapy & Perfumery: Its rich, woody, earthy, and spicy character makes nagarmotha oil a distinctive base note in oriental, woody, and chypre fragrance compositions — increasingly used by niche perfumers seeking unusual and grounding aromatic materials
- Hair & Scalp Care: Treats dandruff, soothes scalp inflammation, and promotes healthy hair growth — used in Ayurvedic hair oils and scalp treatment formulations
- Eye Health: Traditionally used in Ayurvedic preparations to support eyesight and address eye-related ailments — one of the few essential oils with an established role in traditional ocular health
Anjum Aromatics supplies nagarmotha oil in bulk and wholesale quantities to Ayurvedic product manufacturers, perfume houses, aromatherapy brands, pharmaceutical formulators, hair care companies, and traditional medicine suppliers across India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe.