- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- Asia (Himalayas)
- Sanskrit
- Tagara
- Other names
- Tagar
- Traditions
- Ayurveda, Unani medicine
Asia · Herb · № 567
Valeriana jatamansi
Herb · Asia
Indian valerian
Valeriana jatamansi
Traditionally attributed effects: stomachic, stimulating, carminative, calming; for nervous weakness, insomnia, chorea, stomach cramps, hysteria, epilepsy, shell shock and neurosis.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
1–3 g.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Tagara. In Ayurveda the root (tagara) is used for sleeplessness, restlessness and epilepsy, like European valerian. It grows in the Himalaya and is also burned as incense.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Stomachic, stimulating, carminative, calming; for nervous weakness, insomnia, chorea, stomach cramps, hysteria, epilepsy, shell shock and neurosis.
Preparation and amount
1–3 g.