Nardostachys jatamansi
(D. Don) DC.
Spikenard
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Description
A herb. It grows 1 m tall. It has underground stems or rhizomes. The flowers are pink and bell shaped.
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Edible Uses
The young shoots are used as a spice, and the rhizome is chewed with betel nut.
Traditional Uses
The young shoots are used as a spice. The rhizome is chewed with betel nut.
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Medicinal Uses
Preliminary research on the chemical components of Nardostachys jatamansi indicates the plant contains: acaciin ursolic acid octacosanol kanshone A nardosinonediol nardosinone aristolen-9beta-ol oleanolic acid beta-sitosterol
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 3,000-5,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Sikkim, Tibet
Notes
It has various medicinal properties. Also put in the family Valeriaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Jatamansi, Pangpey
References (3)
- Flora of China,
- Savita, et al, 2006, Studies on wild edible plants of ethnic people in east Sikkim. Asian J. of Bio Sci. (2006) Vol. 1 No. 2 : 117-125
- Wikipedia
