Botanical Index No. 568

Jatamansi

nardostachys jatamansi

Medicinal Actions

colic

Primary Conditions Treated

circulosis complexion constipation convulsion cough cramp dermatosis dysmenorrhea dyspnea dysuria enterosis epilepsy erysipelas escherichia fever fungus gas gastrosis gleet gray hair headache hepatosis high blood pressure hyperkinesis hysteria infection inflammation insomnia jaundice leprosy lumbago madness menopause mycosis nausea nephrosis nervousness neurasthenia neurosis ophthalmia pain palpitation respirosis rhinosis salmonella smallpox snakebite sore sore throat staphylococcus sting stomachache tachycardia tapeworm tuberculosis ulcer uterosis vomiting water retention worm yeast

General Dosage

1–1.5 g powdered herb; 0.6–1.3 drug as single dose; 5 g root 3 ×/day; 10–20 grains powdered root; 14–56 ml fluid extract; 28–56 ml infusion; 28–56 ml decoction; wineglass full 3 ×/day.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 2b. Emmenagogue and uterine stimulant. Contraindicated during pregnancy.“Health hazards not known with proper therapeutic dosages”.

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