Medicinal Plants : Nardostachys jatamansi

Name

Muskroot

Biological Name

Nardostachys jatamansi
Valerianaceae

Other Names

Muskroot; Indian Spikenard, Jatamanshi, Jatamashi, Balchar
Achte Narde, Balacharea, Balchir, Bhut-jatt, Bhytajata, Duk, Jaramanshi, Jatamamshi, Jatamanchi, Jatamansi, Jatamashi, Jatamasi, Jatamavshi, Jatamavashi, Jatamsi, Jeta-manchi, Kuki-lipot, Narde Indike, Nard Indien, Sambul-u-'l hind, Sumbula- theeb, Sunbuluttib, Tapaswini

Parts Used

Rhizome, rhizome oil

Remedies For

Action

Aromatic, antispasmodic, carminative, deobstruent, digestive stimulant, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, reproductive, tonic

Uses

convulsions
digestive diseases
epilepsy
flatulence
gastric disorders
heart palpitations
jaundice
kidney stones
respiratory diseases
skin conditions
typhoid
seminal debility

Jatamansi is used in several Ayurvedic home remedies. Listed below are a few of them.

Jatamansi Cinnamon Home Remedy
for flatulence, colicky pains, gastrodynia, and hysterical affections.

Jatamansi-Aloe Home Remedy
for epilepsy, hysteria and convulsions.

Jatamansi Tonic
a tonic for general debility and seminal weakness.

Jatamansi Saffron Home Remedy
for tubercular adenitis and for scorpion sting.

Susruta's Epilepsy Remedy
for epilepsy.

Description

This herb is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sikkim. It grows in Himalayas at altitudes from 9,000-17,000 feet.

Dosage

Infusion, powder

Safety

No information about the safety of this herb is available. Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other.

Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.