Nardostachys jatamansi

Jatamansi is a natural brain nervine tonic and a memory enhancer, which has calming, pacifying and relaxation features. This herb has been used since the ancient times for many medicinal purposes. A number of studies have been done for its efficacy in dealing with the nervous system. In Ayurveda, it is prescribed for stress, spasm, epilepsy, convulsion and hysteria.

Chemical composition of Jatamansi

The different bio-chemical substances that are found in this medicinal plant are ursolie acid, acacin, kanshone A, octacosanol, nardosinone, nardosinonediol, aristolen-9beta-ol, oleanolic acid, and beta-sitosterol. It also contains nardal, jatamansic acid, jatamol A &B, spirojatamol, terpenoid, neolignans, taraxerone, valeranone, chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid, syringic acid and photocatechuic acid.