JATAMANSI OIL USES
· Root of Jatamansi is a
memory enhancer and is neuro-protective. Unlike Valerian it increases awareness
despite its calming effect.
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Jatamansi is a known
brain tonic, nervine, and antispasmodic. It is a calmative and it imparts a
sense of calmness, peace and relaxation.
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It helps manage stress, tension
and anxiety.
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It has
anti-depressant activity and increases the level of serotonin.
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It also increases
the level of taurine (an amino acid (considered to be though, technically it
may not be an amino acid) that helps in improving brain, heart functions, helps
reduce high blood pressure, helps in diabetes, in attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy, autism, eye disorders, hepatitis, liver
problems, calms the sympathetic nervous system, in alcoholism, etc.).
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It is useful in
insomnia and sleep disorders.
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It helps in
balancing of the nervous system, used in hysteria and other nervous convulsive
problems.
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Jatamansi is used
for treating epilepsy, convulsions, etc.
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It helps in treating
mental retardation and mental disorders. It strengthens the mind.
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It has special
potency as an anti-psychotic agent. (Anti-psychotics are used to manage
psychosis such as delusions, hallucinations, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,
etc.)
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It reduces hyperactivity,
restlessness and aggressiveness in hyperactive children.
· The oil of Jatamansi is used to treat
palpitations of the heart and it possesses anti-arrhythmic activity having use
in cases of atrial or auricular flutter.
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Jatamansi is a
strong antioxidant, it reduces oxidative stress thereby relieving chronic
fatigue syndrome.
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It has an analgesic
action and helps in treating headaches.
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It is a coolant and
helps in suppressing the burning sensation.
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It is an
anti-inflammatory.
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It is a diuretic and
it helps in supporting urine related problems.
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It is a good
reproductive and aphrodisiac. It is used in combination with other herbs in the
treatment of seminal debility and impotence.
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It is used for
removing general body weakness and gives the body strength.
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It helps purify the
blood.
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Jatamansi helps in
maintaining the circulatory system.
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Jatamansi helps in
respiratory problems, it relieves the phlegm in cough, it is used in Asthma, and
because of its bitter taste it helps in expelling out the excess mucus
accumulated in the respiratory tract and helps in regularizing the respiratory
tract.
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It is used to treat
kidney stones and renal colic.
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Jatamansi is useful
in hepatitis.
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It has a
hepatoprotective action.
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It helps treat
enlargement of the liver.
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It is used to treat
jaundice.
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It is an
anti-pyretic and is used to treat fever especially in combination with other
herbs.
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Jatamansi relieves
symptoms like vertigo, seizures etc. in fever.
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Jatamansi is an
emmenagogue and promotes menstruation, thus it exerts a cleansing effect on the
uterus.
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It is used in
menstrual ailments like dysmenorrhoea and inflammation of the uterus.
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Helps in ovarian
discomfort, distension of the lower abdomen and in pain.
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Jatamansi is used to
treat problems of the digestive tract. It increases the appetite, regularizes
digestion.
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It is used in
gastric disorders. It is a carminative; it stops fermentation and treats
flatulence.
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It is a deobstruent
and aperient. (It acts as a laxative.)
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It is used to treat
typhoid.
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Jatamansi is used in
amoebiasis.
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The powder of the
root is used to treat intestinal worms.
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Jatamansi essential
oil has demonstrated activity against fungi.
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The herb is used
externally as well. It is mixed with cold water to form a paste and applied to
the body to reduce burning sensation, inflammation, and pain.
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Jatamansi is used to
treat skin conditions. It is a regenerative especially for skin and hair.
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It is an antiseptic.
The decoction of the root is applied on the affected areas in skin problems, burns,
wounds, rashes, eczema, allergies and in skin infections caused by
streptococcus bacteria known as erysipelas.
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It helps in
improving the complexion and skin texture.
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Jatamansi promotes
hair growth and imparts black color to the hair. It can be used to slow down
greying of hair. Medicated or blended Jatamansi oil (often with almond oil) is
extremely beneficial for smooth, silky and healthy hair.
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The oil (especially
blended) can be used for massage and helps relax and calm the body and mind. It
helps in headaches, migraine, tension, and insomnia.
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The oil can be used
in vapour therapy as well as in baths.
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Jatamansi is very
fragrant and can be used as a deodorant.
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It is used as a part
of the herbs used in havan (Vedic prayers with fire).
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It is also used to
make dhoop (incense) as well as perfume.
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Jatamansi oil is
also used in the making of beauty aids, facemasks, and perfume.