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Hearst Museum object titled Plant materials, accession number 5-11779, described as Kajiji- rhizomes of Cyperus articulatus, Nigeria, Hausa att. July 27, 1972. 5-11779, acc no. 2879, file code 8.2. Collector: T. Lanagan. Donor: W. H. Lawson. Materials, techniques: root rhizomes Context of use: Sometimes used as a fumigant when dried and pulverized, mixed with scented resins, and applied to clothing used as cough medicine, or for sleeplessness due to coughing; also for headache, perfume, and skin cleanser Description: Root rhizomes of the plant Cyperus articulatum; small segmented nodules resembling bumblebee bodies; brown; used medicinally; sizes vary; References: see J.M. Dalziel, Useful Plants of West Tropical Africa, p. 516