Jata Mansi (no;2) (or) Jatamashi (or) Musk Root

Description

Jatamansi (Nordostachys Jatamansi) acts as a Nervine Tonic. Jatamansi boosts memory and protects against nerve damage, thus proving useful in cases of Alzheimer’s disease.

Sans- Jatamansi; Bhytajata; Tapaswini, Eng- Musk root, Indian Spikenard, Fr- Nard Indien, Ger- Achte Narde, Gr- Narde Indike, Hind, & Punj- Jatamashi; Balchir, Ben & Duk- Jatamansi, Bom- Balacharea, Guj- Jatamasi, Mah- Jatamanchi, Can- Jatamavashi; Jatamansi, Malay- Jeta-manchi, Kash- Bhut-jatt; Kukllipot, Arab- Sambul-u-l hind, Pers- Sunbuluttib; Sum-bula-theeb, Sinh- Jaramanshi.

Part Used:  Rhizome and oil , Bark .

Uses:  It is dried and used to make medicine. People take musk for stroke, coma, nerve problems, seizures (convulsions), heart and circulation problems, tumors, and injuries. In foods, musk is used as a flavoring. In manufacturing, musk is used in fragrances and perfumes.