Kyllinga triceps rottb is a member of the Cyperaceae family and is one of the world's most widely distributed medicinal herbs. This review aims to look into the published report on ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological activity, as well as the therapeutic potential of Kyllinga triceps rottb. An extensive literature is available in various recognized databases, including logical writing and scientific literature, as well as search engines such as Springerlink, ScienceDirect, SciFinder, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and BioMed Central, as well as relevant books, websites, scientific publications, and dissertations, was used to draft an up-to-date review. Phytochemical analysis of Kyllinga triceps species indicated the presence of essential phytochemicals like flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, phenolics, steroids, terpenoids, and tannins, the basis of its valuable therapeutic properties. The pharmacological activities exhibited by Kyllinga triceps rottb are antidiabetic, antimicrobial, antioxidant, hepatoprotective and antimicrobial, which are attributed to the presence of valuable bioactive phytoconstituents. Considering these facts, an attempt is made to give a thorough overview of ethnobotany, phytochemistry and the pharmacological activity of Kyllinga triceps rottb.