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Nardostachys jatamansi / Ammonii chloridum / Jatamansi / Musk root / Indian Spikenard / Indian Nard / Bhutajata / Tapasvini
| > Supplement Index > Nardostachys jatamansi / Ammonii chloridum / Jatamansi / Musk root / Indian Spikenard / Indian Nard / Bhutajata / Tapasvini > - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Nardostachys jatamansi General Information Since ancient times, Jatamansi has been used as a perfume and medicine. Indians physicians have long prescribed it as a nervine tonic, carminative, and aromatic addition to medicinal oils and ghees. In Ayurvedic medicine this herb is sometimes called, divine plant and is used to counteract the effects of day-to-day stress. Traditionally, it has been used as an air purifier as well. The active constituent in Jatamansi is jatamansone. This herb has analgesic and stimulant properties. The oil has anti-arrhythmic and hypotensive qualities. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Nardostachys jatamansi Uses & Scientific Evidence For Today in Ayurvedic medicine, Jatamansi is used for treating insomnia, mental instability, and is used as a memory enhancer. As an herbal CNS (Central Nervous System) drug, it is used for epilepsy, hysteria, and convulsions. Due to its anti-arrhythmic activity, Jatamansi is being tested for its effectiveness in treating auricular flutter. The oil is said to promote hair growth and helps it maintain its color as well. It is believed that the active constituent, jatamansone, can reduce hyperactivity, restlessness, and aggressiveness in hyperactive children. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Nardostachys jatamansi Dosage Information Jatamansi comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Nardostachys jatamansi Safety & Interaction Information Jatamansi is generally regarded as safe when taken in the recommended doses; however, it is best to consult with a physician for use of Jatamansi essential oil internally. If you are pregnant, nursing, epileptic, have liver or kidney damage, or have cancer, do not use this or any essential oil without the guidance of a qualified physician. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Nardostachys jatamansi Supplements and Products Below |
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