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One shop word, more than one plantJatamansi is not a species.
Jatamansi is a shop word for more than one Himalayan rhizome. True nard is Nardostachys jatamansi. Indian valerian is Valeriana jatamansi. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Spikenard · Nardostachys jatamansi
Nardostachys jatamansi — sadachi / balchhar, the critically endangered alpine nard.
- Indian valerian · Valeriana jatamansi
Valeriana jatamansi — mushkbala, the mid-hill woodland valerian.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.