Nardostachys jatamansi Information and applications.
Article Content:
- .Basic Botanical Info of Nardostachys.
- .Plant Description: Nardostachys chinensis Batal and Nardostachys jatamansi DC.
- .Nardostachys Characteristics and Constituents Phytochemicals.
- .Actions,Uses and Administrations of Nardostachys.
- .Pharmacological Properties of Nardostachys Root.
- .Nardostachys Indication and Applications.
- .History and Ancient China Classicals:Nardostachys.
- .Research Update:Nardostachys chinensis Batal and Nardostachys jatamansi DC.
Basic Botanical Info of Nardostachys.
Nardostachys jatamansi,Gan Song
English Name: Muskroot, Indian Spikenard
Family: Valerianaceae
Common Names in China:Gan Song(from Ben Cao Gang Mu),Xiang Song(from Zhong Yao Zhi).
Botanical Source:Dry Rhizoma of Valerianaceae plant Nardostachys chinensis Batal;or Nardostachys jatamansi (D.Don)DC.
Plant Parts Used : Rhizomes, Roots
Collection:Dig out in spring or autumn,get rid off soil and waste,dry in the sun or in shade.
Habitat:Mainly output from provinces of China,Sichuan,Qing Hai,Gan Su,Xi Zang,etc.Song Pan,Li Xian,Nan Ping and Mian Yang of Si Chuan province is the major area of Gan Song in China.
Other Common Name : Jatamansi,Spilcenard,Nardostachys jatamansi,Ammonii chloridum,Musk root,Indian Spikenard,Indian Nard,Bhutajata,Tapasvini
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
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