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Jatamansi, also known as “tapaswani” in Ayurveda, is a perennial, dwarf, hairy, herbaceous, and endangered plant species. It also calms down the brain and manages anxiety as well as insomnia. It acts as a brain tonic and improves memory and brain functions by preventing cell damage due to its antioxidant property.

What are the synonyms of Jatamansi?

Jatamansi is also known as – Nardostachys jatamansi, Balchara, Billilotan, Jatamanji, Mamsi, Jata, Jatila, Jatamangshi, Nardus root, Baalchad, Kalichad, Bhootajata, Ganagila maste, Bhutijata, Manchi, Jatamanchi, Balchhar, Chharguddi, Sumbul-ut-teeb, Bhytajata, Tapaswani.

Benefits of Jatamansi

1. Manages Anxiety

Jatamansi is useful in managing the symptoms of anxiety. According to Ayurveda, Vata governs all the movements and actions of the body and nervous system.Anxiety is mainly due to a Vata imbalance. Jatamansi helps to reduce the symptoms of anxiety. This is due to its property of Tridosha balancing and a unique Medhya (improve intelligence) effect.

2. Reduces Insomnia

Jatamansi is useful to induce sound sleep. According to Ayurveda, an aggravated Vata dosha makes the nervous system sensitive, which leads to Anidra (insomnia). Jatamansi calms the nervous system due to its Tridosha balancing property. It helps in sound sleep because of its unique Nidrajanana (sleep-inducing) effect.

3. Controls Weak Memory

Jatamansi helps in managing the symptoms of memory loss when used regularly. According to Ayurveda, the nervous system is controlled by Vata. An imbalance of Vata leads to weak memory or poor mental alertness. Jatamansi is useful to enhance memory and gives instant mental alertness. This is due to its Tridosa balancing and Medhya (improve intelligence) properties.

FAQs

Can Jatamansi be consumed before driving?

No, Jatamansi should not be consumed before driving as it is known to induce sleep.

Can Jatamansi make you drowsy?

Yes, Jatamansi is known to induce sleep by calming down the nerves. This may lead to drowsiness.

Can you overdose on Jatamansi?

Being a 100% natural and ayurvedic ingredient, Jatamansi is safe to be consumed. However, if taken in high dosage, it can lead to nausea, vomiting, frequent urination, diarrhea, abdominal cramps.

Can Jatamansi make you poop?

No, Jatamansi helps to improve digestion because of its Laghu (light) property. It gets digested easily and does not cause any digestive problems.

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Disclaimer

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