herb data, Muskroot, Nardostachys jatamansi, Indian Spikenard, Jatamanshi, Jatamashi, Balchar, holisticonline.com

**Herb Information**
Name: Muskroot
Biological Name: Nardostachys jatamansi Valerianaceae
Other Names: Muskroot; Indian Spikenard, Jatamanshi, Jatamashi, Balchar Achte Narde, Balacharea, Balchir, Bhut-jatt, Bhytajata, Duk, Jaramanshi, Jatamamshi, Jatamanchi, Jatamansi, Jatamashi, Jatamasi, Jatamavshi, Jatamavashi, Jatamsi, Jeta-manchi, Kuki-lipot, Narde Indike, Nard Indien, Sambul-u-'l hind, Sumbula- theeb, Sunbuluttib, Tapaswini
Description: This herb is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sikkim. It grows in Himalayas at altitudes from 9,000-17,000 feet.
Parts Used: Rhizome, rhizome oil
Medicinal Properties Action Aromatic, antispasmodic, carminative, deobstruent, digestive stimulant, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, reproductive, tonic Uses convulsions digestive diseases epilepsy flatulence gastric disorders heart palpitations jaundice kidney stones respiratory diseases skin conditions typhoid seminal debility Jatamansi is used in several Ayurvedic home remedies. Listed below are a few of them. Jatamansi Cinnamon Home Remedy for flatulence, colicky pains, gastrodynia, and hysterical affections. Jatamansi-Aloe Home Remedy for epilepsy, hysteria and convulsions. Jatamansi Tonic a tonic for general debility and seminal weakness. Jatamansi Saffron Home Remedy for tubercular adenitis and for scorpion sting. Susruta's Epilepsy Remedy for epilepsy.
Dosage: Infusion, powder
Safety: No information about the safety of this herb is available. Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.