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JATAMANSI
OIL (SPIKENARD) |
Botanical
Name: |
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Nardostachys
grandiflora, Nardostachys jatamansi |
Common
Name |
Spikenard,
Indian spikenard, Musk root |
Vernacular
Name: |
Jatamansi
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Plant
Family: |
Valerianaceae
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Distribution
in Nepal: |
In
Himalayan regions between 3,000-5,100m altitude |
Principal
Constituents: |
Bornyl
acetate, isobornyl, valeranone, terpineol, tetramenthyloxatricylodecanol,
Menthylthymyl-ether and Cineol-1,8 among others. |
Description:
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Color
varies from amber to deep blue or greenish blue. Fluid
to slightly viscous liquid having a heavy, sweet-woody
& spicy-animal odor. |
Method
of Extraction: |
From
the dried rhizomes of Nardostachys grandiflora D.C.
by steam distillation. |
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Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Bactericidal,
Deodorant, Diuretic, Fungicidal, Laxative, Sedative,
Tonic |
Other
Uses: |
Benefits
the nervous system and useful in treatment of stress-related
conditions such as headache, insomnia and nervous tension.
Fosters skin care and useful in the treatment of allergies,
inflammation and rashes. |
Industrial
Uses: |
Used
as a substitute for valerian oil |
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| Safety
Data: |
| Non-toxic.
Non-irritant. |
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GENERAL
SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution
should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use
any oils without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy
practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out
of the reach of children.
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DISCLAIMER:
This
information is provided purely for informational purposes
only, and does not in any way purport to be medical
or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal
or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose
any problem and is not meant to replace professional
medical advice and should not take the place of any
prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a
physician. |
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LIST OF REFERENCES: |
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Lawless,
J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential
Oils - The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy
and Herbalism, Element, Shaftesbury, 1995 |
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Medicinal
Plants of Nepal, His Majesty's Government of Nepal,
Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Department
of Plant Resources, 6th Edition, Kathmandu, 2001 |
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