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Synonyms (पर्यायवाची नामानि)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to classical texts, Jatamansi is known by the following synonyms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaṭāmāṁsī (जटामांसी)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBhūtajaṭā (भूतजटा)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJatilā (जटिला)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTapasvinī (तपस्विनी)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMāṁsī (मांसी)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBhūtakeśī (भूतकेशी)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtymological meanings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJaṭā \/ Jatilā\u003c\/strong\u003e – Refers to the presence of hair-like fibrous structures on the rhizomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMāṁsī\u003c\/strong\u003e – The rhizomatous roots resemble muscle tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBhūtajaṭā \/ Bhūtakeśī\u003c\/strong\u003e – The tangled hair-like roots resemble the hair of a ghost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTapasvinī\u003c\/strong\u003e – The uncombed, matted hair of ascetics is compared to the fibrous roots of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese names highlight the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003ehairy, tufted rhizomes\u003c\/strong\u003e of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Regional Names (प्रादेशिक नामानि)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHindi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jatāmāṁsī, Balachad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBengali:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jatāmāṁsī\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGujarati:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jatāmāsī, Kālī Chhada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarathi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jatāmāṁsī\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelugu:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jatāmāmśī\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKannada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jetāmāvaśī\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTamil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jatāmaśī\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarhwali:\u003c\/strong\u003e Māsī\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spikenard, Indian Nard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Botanical Description (वनस्पतिजन्य वर्णनम्)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJatamansi is an \u003cstrong\u003eerect perennial herb\u003c\/strong\u003e found in the alpine regions of the Himalayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRootstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woody, thick rhizomes with reddish-brown fibrous tufts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radical leaves elongated; cauline leaves sessile, oblong or sub-ovate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosy, pale pink or bluish, arranged in dense, round cymes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpine Himalayas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drug consists of \u003cstrong\u003eshort, thick, dark grey rhizomes crowned with reddish-brown fibrous remains of leaf petioles\u003c\/strong\u003e. Jatamansi has a \u003cstrong\u003epleasant aromatic odour\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebitter aromatic taste\u003c\/strong\u003e. It yields up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.9% pale yellow essential oil (spikenard oil)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fragrance similar to patchouli and valerian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Chemical Constituents (रासायनिक संघटनम्)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJatamansi contains a rich spectrum of \u003cstrong\u003esesquiterpenes, lignans, essential oils, flavonoids, sterols and aromatic compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Important constituents include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Oil Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jatamansone, Nardostachone, Nardostachonol, Valeranone, Valeranal, Patchouli alcohol, Seychellene, Seychellane, Spirojatamol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSesquiterpenes \u0026amp; Alcohols:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aristolenol, Aristolene, Calarene, Calarenol, Elemol, β-Eudesmol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLignans:\u003c\/strong\u003e (+)-Pinoresinol, (+)-1-hydroxypinoresinol, Norseyclenalone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Compounds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jatamansic acid, Jatamols A \u0026amp; B, Nardol, Virolin, Angelicin, Jatamansin, Jatamansinol, Oroselol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterols:\u003c\/strong\u003e β-Sitosterol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrocarbons \u0026amp; Esters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hexacosane, Hexacosanol, Hexacosanyl arachidate, Isovalerate esters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonoterpenes:\u003c\/strong\u003e α- and β-Pinenes, Δ3-Carene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Constituents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Actinidin, Carotene, Seychellene, Patchoulenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Properties and Therapeutic Uses (गुणधर्म एवं चिकित्सोपयोग)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAyurvedic Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRasa (Taste):\u003c\/strong\u003e Tikta (Bitter), Kaṣāya (Astringent), Madhura (Sweet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuna (Qualities):\u003c\/strong\u003e Laghu, Snigdha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVirya (Potency):\u003c\/strong\u003e Śīta (Cold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVipāka:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madhura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoṣa Karma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tridoṣaśāmaka – pacifies Vāta, Pitta and Kapha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassical Actions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJatamansi is described as:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedhyā, Kāntipradā, Balapradā, Hima, Tridoṣaśāmaka, Raktapitta-dāha-vīsarpa-kuṣṭhaghna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeaning – intelligence promoting, complexion enhancing, strength giving, cooling, pacifying all three doshas and useful in blood disorders, burning sensation, erysipelas and skin diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTherapeutic Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMind \u0026amp; Nervous System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJatamansi is a powerful \u003cstrong\u003eMedhyā Rasāyana\u003c\/strong\u003e. It calms the mind, reduces restlessness, anxiety, irritability and hyperactivity. It is beneficial in epilepsy, hysteria, convulsions, nervous disorders and mental exhaustion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCardiac Disorders:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed in palpitation of the heart and arrhythmias. Spikenard oil and jatamansone have shown anti-arrhythmic activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleep Disorders \u0026amp; Stress:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActs as a natural tranquilizer and sedative. Useful in insomnia, mental stress, depression and emotional instability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEpilepsy \u0026amp; Convulsive Disorders:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEffective in convulsions, febrile seizures and delirium associated with fever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive Disorders:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarminative and stomachic. Useful in flatulence, epigastric pain and digestive disturbances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMenstrual \u0026amp; Women’s Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActs as emmenagogue. Helpful in dysmenorrhoea, menopausal symptoms like depression, mood swings and irritability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin \u0026amp; External Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApplied externally in wounds, eruptions, burning sensation and to improve complexion. Powder is also used to control excessive sweating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHair Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePromotes hair growth and improves hair quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFever:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed in fevers with delirium and tridoshic aggravation. Tagarādi Kwatha containing Jatamansi is classical for such conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDecoction of roots is used traditionally as a home remedy for high blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Doses (मात्रा)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usual dose of Jatamansi powder is \u003cstrong\u003e500 mg to 1 gram\u003c\/strong\u003e, once or twice daily with honey, milk or warm water.\u003cbr\u003eIn compound formulations, 3 to 9 grams may be given depending on the combination and condition.\u003cbr\u003eDecoction may be used as prescribed by an Ayurvedic physician.\u003cbr\u003eFor external use, the powder or paste is applied locally on affected areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Dose should always be adjusted according to age, strength and clinical condition under Ayurvedic supervision.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Summary (for label \/ brochure use)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJatamansi (\u003cem\u003eNardostachys jatamansi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a renowned Ayurvedic herb for mental calmness, memory enhancement and nervous system balance. It pacifies all three doshas, reduces stress, anxiety and restlessness, supports heart rhythm, promotes sound sleep, improves complexion and hair growth, and is highly beneficial in epilepsy, hysteria, palpitations and menopausal disturbances. Rich in aromatic oils and sesquiterpenes, Jatamansi is a natural tranquilizer and rejuvenator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRef: Bhavaprakash Nighantu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Songara All Ayurvedic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47514279510254,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/7619\/5183\/files\/BestayurvedicJatamansipowder.jpg?v=1768212657","url":"https:\/\/www.allayurved.com\/products\/songara-jatamansi-powder-nardostachys-jatamansi","provider":"Songara: Export of Ayurvedic, Herbal \u0026 Nutraceutical Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}