Nervous Hysteria, nervousness,
epilepsy, Parkinson’s and insomnia. It both cools and
nourishes a ‘hot’ and ‘exhausted’ nervous system;
clears pitta, calms vata, reduces
kapha. By virtue of its benefiting majja
dhatu-agni it enhances the intellect and
induces mental clarity. Its ‘penetrating quality’ is
useful in clearing headaches and ‘muzzy’ head
syndrome.
Heart Palpitations, angina, essential
hypertension When
vata pushes pitta it causes it to
rush in the channels and this is especially
aggravating to the sites pitta can influence,
hence the connection between the heart, the blood and
pitta causing palpitations. .
GIT Digestive cramps, borborygmus,
flatulence, bloating and vata constipation
with dry, hard and gaseous stool
It relaxes the bowel and encourages peristalsis
inhibited by tension. Its aromatic nature ‘dries’
ama and kapha and helps to circulate
samana vayu.
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Lungs Helpful in spasmodic cough,
asthma, whooping cough; high vatakapha lung
problems.
Hair It has a special use for
promoting hair growth, preventing hair loss and
greying hair
Skin It is highly valued for skin
disorders with a nervous component. It acts on
rakta dhatu and via the nervous system,
especially beneficial in itching and burning
sensations
Gynaecology Jatamansi’s penetrating
and warm quality is useful in dysmenorrhoea with
dragging pain, ovarian discomfort, lower abdominal
distension and pain. |
