Thursday, 29 August 2013

JATAMANSI OIL


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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