Nardostachys jatamansi Information and applications.

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Actions,Uses and Administrations of Nardostachys.

Nardostachys Root Extract INCI Name Nardostachys Chinensis Root Extract Nardostachys jatamansi Root Extract CAS 90064-28-1 spikenard extract Jatamansi alcoholic extract photo picture image Medicinal Properties:

 Aromatic, antispasmodic, carminative, deobstruent, digestive stimulant, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, reproductive, tonic
 Anti - inflammatory, antipyretic, bactericidal, deodorant, fungicidal, laxative, sedative, tonic.
 Convulsions,digestive diseases,epilepsy,flatulence,gastric disorders,heart palpitations,jaundice,kidney stones,respiratory diseases,skin conditions,typhoid,seminal debility

 Stimulant, diaphoretic, alterative for syphilitic, cutaneous and rheumatic cases, and used in same manner and dosage as genuine Sarsaparilla also for pulmonary affections.

 Jatamansone semicarbazone, a sesquiterpene ketone, was found to possess antioestrogenic activity. When given alone it is also manifested by its oestrogen-antagonising action on the uterus of mice at an oral dose of 50 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg. The volatile oil was found to be loss active than quinidine in several tests. Also it did not counteract digitalis induced ventricular arrhythmias. This drug has been experimentally shown to possess a tranquilizing and hypotensive activity in dogs and also induced hypotension in rats. The rhizome is used in ayurveda for the treatment of hysteria and other neurological disorders. It is very interesting to note that in conditions of insomnia and restlessness this drug was used by Sushruta to produce tranquility and sedation. it promotes the growth and blackness of hair. Infusion prepared from the fresh roots is employed in the treatment of spasmodic hysterical states, palpitations and tension headache. It is also said to be useful in menopausal disturbances. Clinical trials were carried out with jatamansone in essential hypertension. Jatamansone has been used in febrile delirium and also in delirium tremens. In dysmenorrhoea, it is used for pain relief and a smooth menstrual flow.
 Nardostachys Root Extract INCI Name Nardostachys Chinensis Root Extract Nardostachys jatamansi Root Extract CAS 90064-28-1 spikenard extract Jatamansi alcoholic extract photo picture image

 Dosage Information: Jatamansi comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions.

 Safety and Interaction Information:

 Jatamansi is generally regarded as safe when taken in the recommended doses; however, it is best to consult with a physician for use of Jatamansi essential oil internally. If you are pregnant, nursing, epileptic, have liver or kidney damage, or have cancer, do not use this or any essential oil without the guidance of a qualified physician.

 No side effects have been noted so far.According to Ayurveda, herbs are taken in combination with other herbs to neutralize the toxicity of one herb with the opposing effect of the other or to enhance the particular effect of one herb with the help of other.
 Nardostachys Root Extract INCI Name Nardostachys Chinensis Root Extract Nardostachys jatamansi Root Extract CAS 90064-28-1 spikenard extract Jatamansi alcoholic extract photo picture image

 Acute Toxicity: LD(50) of Jatamansone was found to be 80.3 mg/kg while in the case of quinidine it is 55 mg/kg. This shows that intravenous toxicity in mice in the case of Jatamansone is less than that with quinidine. Large doses of Jatamansone can cause vomiting and diarrhoea.

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last edit date:30th,June.2009.