Jatamansi - Balchad - Musk Root

Jatamansi, also known as “tapaswani” in Ayurveda, is a perennial, dwarf, hairy, herbaceous and endangered plant species. It acts as a brain tonic and helps to improve memory and brain functions by preventing cell damage due to its antioxidant property. It also calms down the brain and manages anxiety as well as insomnia.
According to Ayurveda, Jatamansi helps in preventing wrinkles due to its Snigdha (oily) nature. It also promotes wound healing due to its Ropan (healing) property. Taking Jatamansi powder along with honey once or twice a day helps to improve memory functions. You can also take Jatamansi tablets or capsules which are also readily available in the market.

1. Anxiety 
Jatamansi is useful to manage the symptoms of anxiety. According to Ayurveda, Vata governs all the movement and actions of the body and nervous system respectively. Anxiety is mainly due to 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.
Tips:
a. Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Jatamansi Powder.
b. Swallow it with honey once or twice a day after taking food.
c. Continue for 1-2 months to control the symptoms of anxiety.

2. Epilepsy
Jatamansi helps to manage the symptoms of epilepsy. In Ayurveda, epilepsy is termed as Apasmara. Epileptic patients experiences episodes of seizures. A seizure is due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain leading to uncontrollable and rapid body movements. This might even lead to unconsciousness. Epilepsy involves all the three doshas-Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Jatamansi helps to balance all the three doshas and reduces the episodes of seizures. It also helps to maintain healthy brain function because of its Medhya (improve intelligence) property.
Tips:
a. Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Jatamansi Powder.
b. Swallow it with honey once or twice a day after taking food to control the symptoms of epilepsy.

3. 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.
Tips:
a. Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Jatamansi Powder.
b. Swallow it with honey once or twice a day after taking food to manage insomnia.

4. Weak Memory 
Jatamansi helps in managing the symptoms of memory loss when used on a regular basis. 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. 
Tips:
a. Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Jatamansi Powder.
b. Swallow it with honey once or twice a day after taking food to manage the symptoms of a weak memory.