Ingredient profile
Jatamansi
Nardostachys jatamansi
An aromatic rhizome traditionally used in Ayurveda to support relaxation and restful sleep.
- Hindi
- जटामांसी
- Sanskrit
- Jatamansi
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Part used
- rhizome
Traditional use
Jatamansi is a small flowering plant of high mountain slopes whose hairy, aromatic rhizome has been prized for its fragrance since ancient times. It is related to valerian.
In Ayurvedic tradition
Ayurveda uses jatamansi to support relaxation, restful sleep and a calm mind, and its aromatic oil is used in traditional hair and skin oils.
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): Bitter, astringent, sweet
- Guna (qualities): Light, unctuous
- Virya (potency): Cooling
- Vipaka (post-digestive effect): Pungent
- Effect on the doshas: Balances all three doshas
How it is traditionally taken
Used as a powder, in formulations, or as an infused oil.
Safety notes
Consult a practitioner if you take sedative medication. Choose responsibly sourced material, as wild stocks are protected. Use as directed on the product label. This profile is for general education and is not medical advice.
References
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (monograph: Jatamansi) pharmacopoeia