An Observational Study of Musta (Cyperus Rotundus Linn.) in Context with Preservation of Brown Rice (Oryza Sativa l.)

Abstract

Ayurveda is the science of life and Ayurveda has given three sub pillars- Ahara, Nidra and Brahmacarya.Ahara has been enumerated first, which shows its importance and It is a well- known fact that Ahara, supplies proper and adequate nutrition in the form of protein , carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins and water. In recent years, grain oxidation and grain spoilage caused by microorganisms is one of the most important issues facing the food industry and consumers. Grains are one of the major food staples in the world. The cereal grains are easily susceptible to damage by environmental factors mainly consist of temperature, relative humidity (RH), rainfall etc. Therefore, there is a continuous search for new preservation techniques in food industries, to satisfy the customer demands on the addition of natural food preservatives, devoid of pathogenic contaminants and without changes in organoleptic properties.From the ancient time rhizomes and tubers of  Musta Cyperus rotundus L. have been used as traditional medicine.Many researchers have reported the biological and pharmacological activities of C. rotundus extracts studied, Antibacterial activity, Insecticidal activity 6 Antioxidant activity 7  Herbal preparations with more possible combinations and doses to control storage insect pests or preservation of food at domestic level without any adverse effects on the quality of food grains.Here the Musta Cyperus rotundus L tablet used to preservation of brown rice