Description: The root has analgesic, antiinflammatory, antispasmodic, aromatic, bitter, brain tonic, cardiotonic, carminative, cholagogue, deobstruent, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, laxative, nervine, sedative, stimulant and tonic properties. Charaka, Sushruta, Vagbhata, all the three stalwarts of Ayurveda have recommended jatamamsi most frequently in mental disorders, as a sedative and tranquillizer. It promotes hair growth and imparts a black colour to the hair. It is a tonic for the heart, liver and brain. It counteracts the effect of mental stress and anxiety disorders by its tranquillising action. It promotes appetite and digestion and brings forth a significant reduction in hyperactive children. It is also useful in hepatitis, enlargement of liver and jaundice. As it improves the quantity of urine, it is salutary in urinary problems like dysuria and inflammation of urinary bladder. Also removes stone in kidney.

The oil possesses antiarrhythmic and hypnotic activity. The oil for massage is extremely useful for smooth, silky and healthy hair.


Dosage: 2 to 3 g powder.

Contraindication: This herb is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation. Large doses may cause vomiting and diarrhoea with abdominal pain.