{"id":155639,"date":"2022-06-15T22:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T17:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=155639"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:40:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T12:40:42","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-precautions-of-jatamansi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-precautions-of-jatamansi\/","title":{"rendered":"Jatamansi (Spikenard): Uses, Benefits, Precautions & More!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Other Names Jatamansi<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Jatamansi<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Jatamansi\u00a0<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Jatamansi?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Jatamansi<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Jatamansi<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nJatamansi, known as Nardostachys jatamansi<\/em>, is a small, rhizomatous perennial herb that belongs to the family Valerianaceae. It grows in moist, steep, rocky, undisturbed grassy slopes of India, China, Nepal, and Bhutan1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Other Names Jatamansi<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other common names of jatamansi are <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Tapaswani and Bhytajata in Sanskrit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Indian spikenard, Musk-root, and Indian nard in English <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Nard Indian in French<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Balchara in Hindi<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jatamavshi in Marathi <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jatamamsi in Bengali<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bhutijata in Kashmiri <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Billilotan in Punjabi <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jatamanji in Tamil <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Jatamamsi in Assamese ^{2<\/sup>\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Properties of Jatamansi<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The properties of jatamansi are as follows:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have brain protective property.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May relieve from symptoms of seizures, vertigo etc., in fever.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The oil of jatamansi may have antiarrhythmic (alleviates heartbeat irregularities) property.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The jatamansi oil may be useful for silky, smooth, and healthy hair.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have beneficial properties for hypertension.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have beneficial properties in case of scorpion stings.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have potential to increase appetite, <\/li>\n\n\n\n
May be beneficial for the liver<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have phlegm relieving properties.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have potential properties that may be carminative (relieving flatulence).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
May have potential antispasmodic (relieves spasm) properties 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Jatamansi<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Potential Uses of Jatamansi as Antidepressant<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The extract of jatamansi was studied 1<\/a><\/sup>, and it was found to have antidepressant activity, which was determined in the mice model. This suggested that it might be beneficial for people suffering from depression because of sleep disturbances 1<\/a><\/sup>. However, you must seek advice of a psychiatrist for better advice and prescription for depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Potential Uses of Jatamansi as a Hepatoprotective Agent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In a study 1<\/a><\/sup> the extract of the rhizome of jatamansi significantly decreased the elevated serum transaminases levels and alkaline phosphatase in an animal model. This may indicate the hepatoprotective potential of jatamansi, however before consuming any herb for conditions related to liver you must consult a doctor for advice as per your conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Potential Uses of Jatamansi as an Anticancer Agent\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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According to an in vitro study 1<\/a><\/sup>, the 95% ethanolic extract of the roots of jatamansi exhibited a significant inhibitory effect for the proliferation of cell lines of neuroblastoma. However, these studies are insufficient to establish this claim and to identify its effect on humans. Moreover, cancer is a serious condition and it may require a qualified doctor to diagnose and advice on treatment procedure. You must consult a doctor for any cancer related treatment and seek their advice before taking herbs for their benefits.<\/p>
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