According to Ayurveda Jatamansi not only increases the power of the brain but also keeps the mental problems away.
Jatamansi being rejuvenator breathes new life in the nervous system of the body.
Improves complexion and aids in healthy and a glowing look.
Increase strength of the body.
It is carminative and aromatic.
It is useful in keeping the mind cool and healthy.
Jatamansi is said to be of therapeutic usefulness.
It alleviates pain and swelling.
Possesses anti-spasmodic, diuretic and emmenagogue (that which promotes the flow of blood in females) properties.
The roots of the herb Jatamansi tone the brain and stabilize mental ability. It is an excellent tonic as it helps to subside all the three humors. It has specific action on the nervous system.
Provides blissful sleep conditioning on the body dosha.
It is used in many ayurvedic herbs due to its numerous herbal properties.
jatamansi is the root of Indian Ayurvedic Herb botanically known as Nardostachys Jatamansi and belongs to Nardostachys genus and Valerianaceae family.
Common Names
| Botanical Name |
Nardostachys Jatamansi |
| Botanical Synonym |
Nardostachys Grandiflora |
| English Name |
Spikenard Muskroot |
| Hindi Name |
Jatamansi |
General Information about Plant
Nardostachys Jatamansi is commonly found in parts of India, China and Tibet. It is perennial herb having aromatic characteristics.
| Type of plant |
Nardostachys Jatamansi is a flowering plant belonging to the Valerian family, which mainly grows in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas. |
| Native range |
Nardostachys Jatamansi grows widely in the Kumaon Himalayas, the Eastern and Central Himalayas, and the Sino-Indian Himalayan regions. It can also be found in the Himalayan belt through the Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan. |
| Height |
Nardostachys Jatamansi plant grows up to 1 m in height. |
| Habitat |
It usually grows at an altitude of 3000–5000 meters. |
| Flowers |
It has pink, bell-shaped flowers. |
Medicinal Properties
Nardostachys Jatamansi has many similar medicinal properties like Bacopa Monnieri (Water hyssop) including anti-stress, anti-convulsive, and cognitive-enhancing abilities. However, unlike Bacopa, the research related to its medicinal value is still in its preliminary stage. It is an aromatic herb, which exerts cooling action in the body. Let’s have a quick look at its medicinal properties that responsible for its medicinal uses:
- Neuroprotective
- Anti-stress
- Anti-depressant
- Anxiolytic
- Anti-cataleptic
- Anti-seizure (Anticonvulsant)
- Antispasmodic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antihypertensive
- Deodorant
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal (Jatamansi oil)
- Carminative
- Stomachic
- Heart Tonic
- Mild Diuretic (by exerting stimulant action on kidneys)
- Anti-histaminic
- Mild laxative
Ayurvedic Properties
| RASA (Taste) |
TIKTA (Bitter), KASAYA (Astringent), MADHURA (Sweet) |
| GUNA (Main Quality) |
LAGHU (Light), SNIGADH or SNEHA (Unctuous or Oily) |
| VIRYA (Potency) |
SHEETA (Cool) |
| VIPAKA (Resultant) |
KATU (Pungent) |
| PRABHAVA (Action) |
Anti-stress |
| DOSHA KARMA |
Balances Tridosha |
| Dhatu (Tissue) Effect |
RASA, RAKTA |
| Organs Effect |
Nerves, Mind, Intestine, Uterus, Heart, Kidneys, Skin |
| Main Indication |
Stress and mood disorders |
Indications
The main therapeutic indication of Jatamansi is mood and stress disorders. The list of its indications is as follows: –
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders
- Panic Disorders
- Insomnia
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Hysteria
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Intestinal Colic
- Headache
- Ulcer
- Memory Loss
- Heart Palpitation
- Bad body odor
It also acts on the liver and digestive system. It increases appetite, decreases bloating, reduces abdominal pain and intestinal inflammation. Therefore, it is also indicated in following diseases:
- Loss of appetite
- Flatulence
- Bloating
- Abdominal distension
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – ulcerative colitis & Crohn’s disease
