Jatamansi
Essential Oil Spikenard (green/blue)
Jatamansi
Scientific name –
Nardostachys grandiflora.
Jatamansi is a highly valuable medicinal plant in Nepal, commonly harvested for its essential oil and traditional healing properties. Its Local Name: Jatamansi.
Uses: Medicinal & Cosmetic
- Calming and Relaxing:
Effective for treating insomnia, stress, and anxiety by calming the nervous system.
- Antibacterial and Antifungal:
Useful in treating skin infections, wounds, and promoting skin healing.
- Cognitive Health:
Enhances memory, focus, and mental clarity; beneficial for mental fatigue and rejuvenation.
- Anti-inflammatory:
Reduces inflammation, commonly used for joint pain, arthritis, and muscle stiffness.
- Digestive Health:
Supports digestion, reduces bloating, and helps treat gastritis and indigestion.
- Skin Care:
Anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and rejuvenating properties for treating dry skin, eczema, and blemishes.
- Hair Care:
Reduces hair fall, promotes healthy growth, and treats dandruff.
Composition
Main Compounds and Approximate Percentage:
- Nardostachysin: ~25-30%
- Valerenic Acid: ~15-20%
- Jatamansone: ~10-15%
- β-Caryophyllene: ~5-10%
- Linalool: ~3-5%
Availability in Nepal:
- Region:
Jatamansi is native to the Himalayan region and can be found in the mountainous areas of Nepal. It thrives in high-altitude areas with rocky, well-drained soils.
- Altitude:
Found at altitudes ranging from 2,500 to 4,500 meters above sea level.
- Distribution:
It is primarily found in regions like Rasuwa, Dolpa, Sindhupalchok, Mustang, and Gorkha in Nepal.
- Some forest areas in Bajhang district, have been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for N. Jatamansi harvest to maintain harvest level, monitoring, and record-keeping protocols that ensure ecological and social conditions for sustainable harvest of forest products.
