Nardostachys jatamansi
Nardus Root
This drug was used by Sushruta in conditions of insomnia and restlessness to produce tranquillity and sedation. . It is also said to be useful in menopausal disturbances and dysmenorrhoea. This famous Ayurvedic fertility enhancer is an indigenous variety of Musk root has always been used in ayurveda as a sexual tonic for both men and women. It promotes the growth and blackness of hair. In women it increases sexual desire and vitality apart from boosting fertility. Ayurvedic practitioners include it in their formulations to address anxiety. It has been shown effective in helping maintain a restful sleep and with many menopausal symptoms.
| English | Nardus Root |
| Sanskrit | Mamsi, Jaa, Jaila |
| Assamese | Jatamansi, Jatamangshi |
| Bengali | Jatamamsi |
| Gujarati | Baalchad, Kalichad |
| Hindi | Balchara |
| Kannada | Bhootajata, Ganagila maste |
| Kashmiri | Bhutijata |
| Malayalam | Manchi, Jatamanchi |
| Marathi | Jatamansi |
| Oriya | Jatamansi |
| Punjabi | Billilotan, Balchhar, Chharguddi |
| Tamil | Jatamanji |
| Telugu | Jatamams |
| Urdu | Sumbul-ut-teeb |
| Foreign Matter | Not more than 5% |
| Total Ash | Not more than 9% |
| Acid insoluble Ash | Not more than 5% |
| Alcohol soluble extractive | Not less than 2% |
| Water soluble extractiuve | Not less than 5% |
| Volatile oil | Not less than 0.1% |
Rasa : Tikta, Kasaya
Guna : Laghu
Virya : Sita
Vipaka : Katu
Karma : Medhya, Tridosanut, Varnya, Nidrajanana, Kushaghna
