Jatamansi, also known as “tapaswani” in Ayurveda, is a perennial, dwarf, hairy, herbaceous and endangered 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 down the brain and manages anxiety as well as insomnia.
Known as : Jatamansi, Baalchadd, Nardostachys Jatamansi, Nard Indian, Tapaswani
Benefits of Jatamansi
Jatamansi is used in modern medicine for neurological and cognitive function benefits.
It effectively produces non-specific stress manifestation.
It increases appetite, is useful in the management of hepatitis and enlargement of the liver, relieves the phlegm in asthma and cough.
It is used as a carminative and antispasmodic in convulsions, hysteria, palpitations, and seminal debility
Jatamansi has a protective effect in cerebral ischemia, epilepsy, and liver damage.
It relieves symptoms of seizures, vertigo etc., in fever.
The oil of jatamansi has antiarrhythmic activity and is also used as a flavouring agent in the preparation of medicinal oil.
The medicated jatamansi oil is useful for silky, smooth, and healthy hair.
It is used in insomnia, mental disorder, heart diseases, and hypertension.
