Jatamansi
Nardostachys jatamansi Dc.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Jatamansi |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Nardostachys jatamansi Dc. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2021 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
Spikenard
Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Mansi, Mamsi, Nalad, Bhutajata, Jatila, Tapasvini.
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sutra sthana 4/9(48) | Sandnyasthapana mahakashaya |
| 2 | Sutra sthana 5/21 | Dhuma varti dravya |
| 3 | Kalpa Sthana 1/23 | Vamanartha |
| 4 | Cha.sa.Chi.3/267 | As an ingredient of Agurvadi taila. |
| 5 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 7/87 | Bahyaprayogarth lepa in Kushtha |
| 6 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 10/34 | Ingredient in Palankashadi taila |
| 7 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 12/65 | For Lepa, Abhyangadi Bahyaprayogartha |
| 8 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 17/78 | Used for shodhanottara dhumpana |
| 9 | Cha.sa.chi.18/69 | As an ingredient of manahsiladi dhuma. |
| 10 | Cha.Sa.Chi.20/33 | Trusha & Chhardi-shamaka yoga. |
| 11 | Cha.Sa.Chi.23/54 | As an ingredient of Mrita sanjivani agada. |
| 12 | Cha.Sa.Chi.23/102 | As an ingredient of ksharagada. |
| 13 | Cha.Sa.Chi.23/190 | As an ingredient of Mamsyadi yoga. |
| 14 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/65 | As an ingredient of Trutyadi churna. |
| 15 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/182 | Used in Kaphaja sira shoola for dhoomavarti. |
| 16 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/209 | As an ingredient of Khadiradi gutika. |
| 17 | Cha.sa.Chi.26/234 | Used in Pittaja netraroga. |
| 18 | Cha.Sa.Chi.28/153 | As an ingredient of Bala taila. |
| 19 | Cha.Sa.Chi.28/158 | As an ingredient of Amrutadi taila. |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Bitter (tikta), Astringent (kashaya), Sweet (madhura) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Cold (sheeta) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Pungent (katu) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Light (laghu), Unctuous (snigdha) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify all three dosha (tridoshahara), Brain tonic (medhya) |
Current availability
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Current researches
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