Benefits of Jatamansi Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Jatamansi

Jatamansi is a flowering herb that belongs to the Valerianaceae family. They can reach a height of 1 meter. The flowers of this plant are bell-shaped and pink in color. One of the main ingredients in a variety of herbal medications is jatamansi. Jatamansi powder was primarily used as a skincare product and to maintain the health and functionality of the female reproductive organ. The Jatamansi rhizomes are used in Ayurveda as a bitter tonic, stimulant, and antispasmodic. And it helps treat hysteria, convulsions, and epilepsy. The Jatamansi herb is available on the market in the form of roots, oils, and powder.

Botanical Name : Nardostachys jatamansi

Useful Parts for Jatamansi :

Dried roots, Rhizome

Names in different languages for Jatamansi :

English: Spikenard
Hindi: Jatamasi
Malayalam: Jatamamsi
Gujarati: Jatamansi
Kannada: Jatamamsi
Tami: Jatamamsi
Telugu: Jatamansi

Health Benefits of Jatamansi

Jatamansi, also known as “tapaswini” in Ayurveda, is a perennial, dwarf, hairy, herbaceous, and threatened plant species. It acts as a brain tonic and helps to improve memory and brain functions by preventing cell damage due to its antioxidant property. It also calms the brain and manages anxiety as well as insomnia. It also helps in reducing wrinkles due to its Snigdha (oily) nature. It also promotes wound healing due to its Ropan (healing) property.

Taking Jatamansi powder with honey once or twice a day helps to improve memory functions. Applying Jatamansi oil on the skin helps manage skin infections and prevents aging due to its antifungal and antioxidant activities. Jatamansi promotes hair growth as it helps to increase the follicular size and lengthen the growth phase of hair. Applying Jatamansi oil helps to promote hair growth. It is also extensively used in the treatment of anxiety and depression.

The Jatamansi herb helps to maintain your uterine health. It has antispasmodic properties that help reduce cramps, pain, and discomfort during menstrual flow. Jatamansi has various nutritional values. Jatamansi has very effective anti-bacterial properties.

Ayurvedic medicines with Jatamansi as the main ingredient are

SarpagandhaGhan Vati, Aravindasavam, Dhanwanthararishtam, Dashang lepa, etc.

Jatamansi is used mainly as a medicinal alternative to treat many health problems. It is useful in treating problems related to the nerves, heart, skin, and digestive systems. It can be used to dye hair black naturally. It also makes the hair smooth and shiny. Jatamansi has a relaxing quality, so it soothes the body and the mind and helps induce sleep. It helps reduce hyperactivity among children. Jatamansi is also used to manufacture perfumes.