Nardostachys jatamansi
Nardostachys jatamansi, commonly known as Spikenard, is a precious perennial herb valued in traditional Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine. Found in the high altitudes of the Himalayas, its aromatic rhizomes possess potent sedative, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties, making it a vital botanical resource for treating various neurological and emotional disorders.
- Scientific name: Nardostachys jatamansi
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Dipsacales and the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Nardostachys.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nardostachys | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to several specific regions across Asia. Within China, its distribution spans the South-Central and North-Central areas. It is also found in the high-altitude terrains of Qinghai and Tibet. Beyond China, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Assam. Together, these locations define the natural range of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nardostachys jatamansi has 54 reported phytochemicals identified across 62 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nardosinone, chlorogenic acid, globulol, jatamansone, sitosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 54
- Scientific sources
- 62
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| nardosinone | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| globulol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jatamansone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spirojatamol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-acetyl-7-hydroxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ABA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DPPH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GA3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nardostachys jatamansi has 11 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Sedative, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Anticancer, Antidepressant.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sedative | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nardostachys jatamansi has 29 reported medicinal uses identified across 41 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, cancer, epilepsy, cognitive disorders, depression.
- Total uses
- 29
- Scientific sources
- 41
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cognitive disorders | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hysteria | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glioblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant effect | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |