Scirpus grossus Linn. [Synonyms : Cyperus difformis Blanco OR Scirpus kysoor Roxb. OR Scirpus grossus Linn. F. var. kysoor (Roxb.) C.B. Clarke OR Schoenoplectus grossus Palla] (KASERU)

Kaseru is elaborately discussed in the Brihat Trayi texts. Bhavamishra mentioned two varieties viz., Raja kaseru (S. Kysoor Roxb.) and Laghu kaseru (S. ighantuy or C. esculentus). Thakurji considered S. kysoor as well as grossus as KaÜeru.

P.V. Sharmaji consider the following two varieties–

(1) Raja kaÜeruka        –    S. tuberosus Desf.

(2) Laghu KaÜerkuka   –    S. ighantuy Linn.

Botanical Description – Tikiu is a very coarse, large, erect, glabrous aquatic or marshy herb. The stems are triangular, 1.5 to 2 m high or more. The leaves are few, basal, often half as long as the stem, 1 to 2 cm wide, the leaflike bracts subtending the inflorescence, spreading, broad, 30 to 60 cm long. The inflorescence is corymbose, and 10 to 18 cm long. The spikelets are very numerous, brown, ovoid, and 5 to 8 mm long. The nuts are obovoid, trigonous, dark brown or black, and shining.

Part Used– Tuber

Dosage- Powder 5-10g.