Nardostachys grandiflora Spikenard (Valerianaceae)

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Nardostachys grandiflora
Spikenard
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The Nardostachys grandiflora plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas from Uttar Pradesh to S.W. China. It is a member of the Valerianaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Spikenard. Some home gardeners know the variety as N. jatamansii. DC.

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Latin Name:  Nardostachys grandiflora
Common Name:  Spikenard
Family:  Valerianaceae
Author:  DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Rocks, ledges and open slopes, 3600 - 4800 metres[51].

Medicinal Information: The root is antispasmodic, carminative, deobstruent, deodorant, diuretic, emmenagogue, laxative, nervine, sedative, stimulant and stomachic[46, 61, 178, 218]. It is an excellent substitute for valerian, Valeriana officinalis, and is taken internally in the treatment of epilepsy, hysteria and convulsive affections, nervous indigestion, insomnia, depression and tension headaches[51, 238, 240]. Externally, it is used as a deodorant and to treat rashes[238]. The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use[238]. Use this remedy with caution, overdoses are toxic[218].

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