Jatama forsko | Medicinal plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
Traditionally used for sedation and sleep. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
The Jatama forgot
Latin name
Nardostachys jatamansi
Common names
The Jatama forgot
foreign names
Nardostachys jatamansi
The group
Caprifoliaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Himalayas; Ayurveda
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family, the scientific name Nardostachys jatamansi is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Rhizome and root
chemical components
Gatamason and sesquiterpenes
Properties and medical uses
Traditionally used for sedation and sleep.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the rhizome and root may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary radically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
May increase drowsiness and interfere with sedatives; the plant is a threat and the source should be verified.
Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Himalayas; Ayurveda
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Nardostachys jatamansi species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Himalayas; Ayurveda.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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