Valeriana jatamansi
Valeriana jatamansi, commonly known as Jatamansi or Spikenard, is a revered medicinal herb in Ayurveda. Renowned for its potent sedative and anxiolytic properties, this aromatic plant is widely used to alleviate stress, insomnia, and neurological disorders. Its calming essence offers a natural approach to restoring mental equilibrium and tranquility.
- Scientific name: Valeriana jatamansi
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Dipsacales, it is classified under the family Caprifoliaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Valeriana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Valeriana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Valeriana jatamansi, exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, it can be found growing within the borders of Afghanistan. Its presence in China is extensive, spanning from the north-central territories to the southeast regions. Furthermore, the species is naturally distributed throughout the high-altitude terrain of Tibet. Finally, within the Indian Subcontinent, the plant is specifically located in the state of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Valeriana jatamansi has 37 reported phytochemicals identified across 53 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lignans, patchouli alcohol, acevaltrate, iridoids, valerenic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 37
- Scientific sources
- 53
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lignans | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| patchouli alcohol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| acevaltrate | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| iridoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| valerenic acid | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| valtrate | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seychellene | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| viridiflorol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-9'-isovaleroxylariciresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-homoacevaltrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Valeriana jatamansi has 13 reported activities identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antidepressant, Antimicrobial, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Valeriana jatamansi has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include insomnia, abdominal pain, analgesic, antidepressant, antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| insomnia | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |