Scientific Name
Valeriana jatamansi Jones
Synonyms
Valeriana wallichii DC.
Family
Valerianaceae
Local Name
Mushk bala, Bala
Habit Habitat
A rhizomatous, perennial, shade and moisture loving herb, up to 20-60 cm tall, found in temperate and sub-alpine zones.
Taxonomic Features
Rhizome elongated with fibrous roots. Radical leaves cordate-ovate. Cauline leaves sessile, smaller, uppermost often 3-fid. Inflorescence corymbose cymes or dense corymbs. Flower white-pale pink. Fruit an achene, hairy.
Flowering Fruiting
March-May
Harvesting Time
July-October
Medicinal Value
Rhizome is used as a tranquilizer, also treat headache, muscles cramps, wounds, ulcer and eczema. People use it to cure stomach disorders, intestinal colic, high blood pressure and urine suppression in local areas.
Parts Used
Rhizome
Future Prospective
Collection, Cultivation, Oil Extraction, Cosmetics, Herbal Pharmacy, Allopathic Pharmacy.
Plant Images
Valeriana jatamansi Jones