Nardostachys jatamansi DC. for

The rhizomes and roots of Valeriana wallichii DC. contain 6-methylapigenin, which is a competitive ligand for GABAa receptor (38). In the Asia-Pacific region, Nar-dostachys chinensis L., Nardostachys jatamansis DC., Patrinia scabiosaefolia Link, Valeriana officinalis L., Valeriana dageletiana Nak. ex Maekawa, and Valeriana hardwickii Wall, are used as alternative remedies. 

Nardostachys jatamansi DC. Valeriananceae Jatamansi Roots The root used for blood purification, stomach disorder, cardiac problems and jaundice. Local people use root as incense. 

Dhingra, D., and P.K. Goyal. 2008. Inhibition of MAO and GABA Probable mechanisms for antidepressant-like activity of Nardostachys jatamansi DC. in mice. Indian. Exp. Biol. 46(4) 212-218. 

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