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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Jatamasi (जटामसी)

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NameSpikenard / Jatamansi
CodeNE605
Scientific NameNardostachys Grandiflora / Nardostachys Jatamansi
Nepali NameJatamasi (जटामसी)
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An erect perennial herb 40-45 cm tall with rootstock covered with the dark fibres. Leaves basal or radical, inner to lanccolate, 15-20 cm long, acuminate, base narrowed into petiole. Cauline leaves sessile or sub sessile with rounded base. Flowers rose purple to pinkish while in terminal cymes arranged in bunches. Fruit capsule.

Parts used:  Roots and Rhizome

Uses:

The root is excellent substitue of valerian. The oil obtained from the roots is well known hair tonic. The rhizome is considered as tonic stimulant, antispasmodic, diuretic, deobstruent, emmenogogue, stomachic and laxatic. An infusion of the heart, and cholera. A tincture of it is gicen in intestinal colicand flatulence. It is also used as aromatic adjunct in the preparation of medical oils. Rhizome paste is used to treat piles.

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