Botanical Name:
Nardostachys grandiflora, Nardostachys jatamansi.
Common Name: Spikenard, Indian
spikenard, Muskroot.
Vernacular Name: Jatamansi.
Parts
Used: Rhizomes, Roots, Rhizome oil.
Chemical constituents: Jatamansi contains
Alpha-patchoulenese, angelicin, beta-eudesemol, beta-patchoulenese,
beta-sitosterol, calarene, calarenol, elemol, Jatamansin, Jatamansinol,
jatamansone, n-hexacosane, n-hexacosanol, n-hexacosanyl arachidate,
n-hexacosanyl isolverate, nardol, nardostechone, norsechelanone, oroselol,
patchouli alcohol, seychelane, seychellen, seychellene, valeranal and
valeranone.
Description: Pale yellow in color with medium viscosity and a musky aroma.
Method of Extraction: Essential oil is extracted from
dried rhizomes of the plant using steam distillation.
Health benefits
Nervous and convulsive disorders: Epileptic fits; hysteria and disturbances caused by menopause
can be treated with Jatamansi.
It soothes the nervous system, acting as a tranquiliser when used in very small
doses.
Depression, chronic fatigue
syndrome: Jatamansi extract has the
properties of an antioxidant that allow it to alleviate the oxidative stress
that is caused by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Cerebral ischemia and other
neurodegenerative diseases: Jatamansi roots have been
found to improve memory and learning, as well as to counter the amnesia induced
by aging. Its antioxidant properties are known to be a suitable memory
recuperative agent in treating dementia for elderly people. This property also
significantly helps obstruction to spontaneous motor activity and motor
coordination caused by focal ischemia.
Heart palpitations: This herb is a good cardiac stimulant and helps treating
palpitation of the heart greatly.
Respiratory disorders: Bronchitis and other maladies in the respiratory system can be
treated using Indian spikenard. Infusion of 30 to 40-gram doses with a little
camphor and cinnamon are common.
Liver damage and toxicity: When rats were pre-treated with extracts of this herb, liver
damage was found to be limited and survival rates increased, even when they
were exposed to toxic substances—thus proving its serious role in protecting
the liver.
Intestinal worms: Jatamansi
is usually prescribed to children with a laxative like jalap. A purgative made
from a brew of the rhizomes can also be specified.
Menstrual disorders: The herb helps to normalize the menstrual cycle and is
especially useful in dysmenorrhoea (i.e. painful and problematic menstruation).
Low blood pressure: Through continued studies, Jatamansi has been proven to aid in
treating low blood pressure, nervousness and discontinuous pulse.
Hair loss: A vital ingredient in hair oils and hair wash preparations, Jatamansi has widespread uses
as a hair tonic.
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