Basonym of Drug
Jatamansi
Main Synonym
- Tapasvini
- Nalada
- Pista
- Mura
- Jata
- Vilomasha
- Butajata
- Mansi
Regional Name
- Gujarati: Jatamansi
- Hindi: Jatamansi
- Tamil: Jatamansi
- Telugu: Jatamanis
- English: Spikenard
Botanical Name
Nardostachys jatamansi
Family
Valerianaeae
Classification (Gana)
- Aacharya Charaka: Tikta Skanda, Kandughna, Sangyasthapan Ganas
- Aacharya Sushruta: Elanjanadi Gana, Eladi Gana
- Acharya Vagbhata: Eladi Gana, Anjandi Gana
External Morphology
Perineal herb
Useful Parts
Rhizome
Important Phytoconstituent
- Carotene
- Aristolens
- Jatamansik Acid
- Nardol
- Nardostachonol
- Jatamnsin
Rasa Panchak
- Rasa: Tikta, Madhura, Kashaya
- Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
- Virya: Shita
- Vipaka: Katu
Action
Tridoshahara
Therapeutic Indication
- Balya (strengthening)
- Medhya (advance intellect)
- Kusthaghna (useful in skin disorders)
- Dahaprashamana (useful in burning sensations)
Therapeutic Uses
- Vatrakta - After bloodletting, a paste of Yastimadhu, Ashvattha, Jatamansi, and Durva is applied in gout.
- Anindra - Powder with buffalo's milk at night is beneficial in sleeplessness.
- Kustha - Jatamansi powder with Indravaruni, Guduchi, Mudgaparni is applied externally in skin disorders.
Dose
Powder - 1-3 gm
Formulations
- Mansyadi Kwath
- Changeri Ghrita
- Khadiradi Gutika
- Mahapadma Taila
- Madhuparnyadi Taila
- Abhayanjan Taila
Adverse Effect
Not Known
Remedial Measure
Not required