Jatamansi / Spikenard

Kingdom: Plantae

Subkingdom: Tracheobionta 

Class: Magnoliopsida 

Family: Caprifoliaceae 

Species: N. jatamansi

Spikenard is an Indian Ayurvedic herb that is widely grown in the Eastern and Central Himalayas, Kumaon Himalayas, and the Sino-Indian Himalayan region. The Native of this herbal plant is India, Nepal, China, and Bhutan. Usually, this plant will grow 3000-5000 meters above sea level. The root of this plant is similar to the dreadlocks that have an alcoholic aroma.

The oil prepared by using the root of this plant is used in the perfume and also it has some medicinal benefits like treating birth difficulties, fighting insomnia, and other minor ailments. Spikenard has a good amount of neuro-protective agent, so it is traditionally used in ayurvedic medicine to treat epilepsy, hysteria, convulsions, and insomnia.

Health Benefits

• Spikenards are commonly used to treat catalepsy and Dyskinesia.
• People who are suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome can use this herbal plant, it provides better relief from stress and depression.
• Regular consumption of spikenard will reduce forgetness and improve memory power.
• Spikenard has a good amount of cardio-protective properties, so it is an excellent cardiac tonic. In Ayurveda, this herb helps to improve blood circulation.
• Traditionally, spikenard is used as a medicine to fight against cancer.