Abstract

JATAMANSI (NARDOSTACHYA JATAMANSI): A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

*Dr. Ankita Goyal, Dr. Sudipt Rath and Dr. Sachin Mittal

Abstract

Jatamansi is identified as Nardostachya jatamansi DC. It comes under the family Valerianaceae. It is commonly known as „Jatamansi‟ in the Indian system of medicines. It is also known as Spikenard, Indian Nard, Musk root, Nardus root etc. in English and used extensively in the system of Ayurveda to cure many diseases like Apasmara(epilepsy) Unmada, Murchha, Chitodvega, Manasavikara, Vismriti, Mastishkadaurbalya, Shirahshoola, Kampavata, Nidranasha, Agnimandya, Anaha, Udarashoola, Amashayashotha, etc. Its synonyms, morphology, properties, actions and medicinal uses are described in Ayurvediya Samhitas as well as Nighantus. It is an established herbal drug used for the management of hypertension, nervine disorders like epilepsy, convulsions, neurosis etc, skin diseases, liver disorders, inflammation, urinary tract disorders. It possesses many pharmacological activities like antiseptic, analgesic, digestive, carminative, laxative, stomachic, liver stimulant, diuretic, emmenagogue, deodorant, vermifuge, expectorant, deobstruent, nervine tonic, intellect promoting, sedative, aphrodisiac, sudorific, trichogenous, antipyretic and tonic. The reviews summarize the literature review, synonyms, properties, actions and uses, phyto constituents and pharmacological activities of Jatamansi (Nardostachya jatamansi) DC.

Keywords: Jatamansi, Nardostachya jatamansi, Ayurveda, Spikenard.