Jatamansi - Indian nard: sedative, stress and nervous headache

Nardostachys Jatamansi, (commonly called as Jatamansi, Nard indien, indian Nard) belonging to the family Valerianaceae is a medicinal herb found in parts of India, Tibet, and China. It is often used in Ayurvedic and Unani traditions of alternative medicine as a neuroprotective agent in the treatment of epilepsy, hysteria, insomnia, and convulsions.
Jatamansi according to Ayurvedic tradition, is a sedative, antistress and against nervous headache. Nardostachys Jatamansi seems to have many similar medicinal properties like Bacopa Monnieri (Water hyssop) including anti-stress, anti-convulsive, and cognitive-enhancing abilities.
It is traditionally used in alternative medicine for treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders. The potential of N. jatamansi extract (NJE) in protecting against chronic stress-induced impairments in spatial learning and memory has been investigated in different studies.
The rhizomal extract of N. jatamansi has been particularly studied for its effect on the central nervous system. It has been shown to possess anticonvulsant activity, antidepressant activity, and neuroprotective effects in cerebral ischemia model.
It also helps the liver function and support digestive function and elimination, and reported to supports the growth and colour of the hair and health of the skin.