Jatamansi roots and powder in a brass bowl
जटामांसी

Vanaspati · Rhizome (Moola)

Jatamansi

जटामांसी

Nardostachys jatamansi

The fragrant Himalayan root, valued for calm and for the hair.

Rasa
Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura
Virya
Sheeta
Part used
Rhizome
KeshArogya

The Ayurvedic Profile

रसRasa
Taste

Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura

गुणGuna
Quality

Laghu, Snigdha

वीर्यVirya
Potency

Sheeta

विपाकVipaka
After digestion

Katu

Traditionally described as balancing all three doshas

In the Tradition

Jatamansi grows high in the Himalaya, and its name comes from its hairy, matted roots that look like jata, a sage's locks.

Its deep earthy fragrance has long been used in oils for the head and for calm sleep.

It is the spikenard of old trade routes, once carried far beyond India.

Our Jatamansi comes from the Himalaya, where it grows naturally.

It is prepared for our oils according to its classical protocol.

For information only, based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Please consult your Vaidya before internal use.