Musta Powder (225g) | Ayurvedic Herb for Digestive & Women's Wellness
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| SKU | Health Concern | Pack Size | Main Ingredient | Specialty | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3242 | Digestive & Gut Health | 225gm | Mustaka (Nagarmotha) | 100% Natural | PRANA AYURVEDA |
Musta Powder (225g) is the ground rhizome of Cyperus rotundus, the Indian nutgrass that grows along riverbanks and marshy ground. Its Rasa is bitter, pungent and astringent, its Virya cooling, its Vipaka pungent. Musta settles Pitta and Kapha and can raise Vata when taken in excess. That rare combination of cooling nature and digestive spark is what makes it so useful, supporting comfortable digestion and a steady monthly rhythm at once.
Ayurvedic Significance
Musta holds an unusual place in the classical materia medica: it is Deepana and Pachana, kindling Agni and helping digest Ama, yet it does so without adding heat. For Pitta-predominant constitutions, whose digestion runs hot already, this makes Mustaka the herb of choice. Its Grahi quality supports firm, well-formed elimination and healthy absorption in the small intestine. Working on the Rasa and Rakta Dhatu, and on the Artava Srotas, Musta is a long-standing support for an even, comfortable monthly cycle and for a settled, steady mood.
Key Benefits
- Cooling Digestive Support — Kindles Agni without adding heat, which suits Pitta constitutions who find warming spices too intense.
- Comfortable Elimination — Its Grahi action supports well-formed stools and healthy absorption through the small intestine.
- Women's Monthly Comfort — Traditionally used to support an even monthly rhythm and ease through the days before it.
- Settled Mood and Emotional Balance — Ayurveda pairs Musta's cooling nature with calm, steady spirits through the cycle.
- Healthy Gut Environment — Long valued for supporting a balanced internal terrain and comfortable, unhurried digestion.
Ingredients
| Herb Name (Sanskrit) | Botanical Name | Plant Part Used |
|---|---|---|
| Musta (Mustaka) | Cyperus rotundus | Rhizome |
Formulated according to the traditional principles of Ayurveda.
All Prana Ayurveda herbs are sourced from select wild regions of India, where they naturally develop higher concentrations of active constituents.
Suggested Use
Half to one teaspoon of the powder, once or twice daily. Warm water is the usual Anupana, and a little honey with fresh ginger makes a classic digestive combination. Take it before meals to kindle Agni. In women's regimens, practitioners often pair Musta with Shatavari, roughly one part to four. For dosage and duration suited to your constitution (Prakriti), consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Safety & Certifications
- Manufactured in a GMP-certified facility.
- Prepared by traditional Ayurvedic methods.
- Authentically sourced, botanically identified rhizome.
- Held to strict in-house quality standards.
- Vegan.
- Non-GMO.
- Sustainably sourced.
- No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
- Free from synthetic stabilizers.
- Musta is light and drying. Vata-predominant constitutions do best keeping quantities modest and taking it with warm water or a touch of ghee.
- During pregnancy and while nursing, use only under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
- Storage: keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Manufactured in WHO GMP-certified facilities, every Prana Ayurveda formulation honors classical Ayurvedic wisdom while meeting modern quality and safety standards.
Additional Information
Musta, Mustaka, Musta Moola and Mustha are all transliterations of the same Sanskrit name for this rhizome. Hindi speakers call it Nagarmotha or Motha, Tamil Korai Kizhangu, and English sources nutgrass or nut sedge. Two closely related species share the name in trade: Cyperus rotundus and Cyperus scariosus. This powder is milled from the Cyperus rotundus rhizome described in the classical texts.