English: Nard, Nardin, or Muskroot.
Sanskrit: Jatamanji
Hindi: Nardin
Malayalam: Jadamanji
Useful plant parts of Spikenard: Root, stem
Spikenard or Jadamaji – Nardostachys jatamamsi DC is a flowering plant of Himalayas, it grows up to 1 m height, flowers are pink and bell shaped. Nard oil is prepared from the rhizomes of this plant.
Medicinal uses: Depression, headache, fits.
Chemical contents:
Acaciin, ursolie acid, octacosanol, kanshone A, nardosinonediol, nardosinone, aristolen-9beta-ol, oleanolic acid, beta-sitosterol.
How to prepare medicines:
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