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N. jatamansi extract has a protective effect of stress-induced impairments in hippocampus-dependent learning and memory in rats.

Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Spikenard : CK(1) : AC(1)
Diseases : Learning disorders : CK(190) : AC(51), Memory Disorders : CK(344) : AC(104), Stress : CK(623) : AC(103)
Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents : CK(2333) : AC(1099)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(7484) : AC(2463)

Ethanolic extracts of N. jatamansi could serve as a potential treatment and preventive measure against neurodegenerative diseases.

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2012
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Spikenard : CK(1) : AC(1)
Diseases : Hydrogen Peroxide Induced Toxicity : CK(22) : AC(14), Neurodegenerative Diseases : CK(3376) : AC(850), Oxidative Stress : CK(3871) : AC(1382)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(7529) : AC(2682), Neuroprotective Agents : CK(2333) : AC(1099)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(7484) : AC(2463)

These results indicate that the radioprotective activity of Nardostachys jatamansi extracts.

Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Spikenard : CK(1) : AC(1)
Diseases : Chemotherapy and Radiation Toxicity : CK(1293) : AC(337)
Pharmacological Actions : Radioprotective : CK(756) : AC(262)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(7484) : AC(2463)

Nardostachys jatamansi root extract provides protection by modulating the radiation induced damage on the haematopoietic system.

Article Published Date : May 31, 2013
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Spikenard : CK(1) : AC(1)
Diseases : Chemotherapy and Radiation Toxicity : CK(1293) : AC(337)
Pharmacological Actions : Radioprotective : CK(756) : AC(262)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(7484) : AC(2463)

These results provide the evidence for the potential of selective Nardostachys jatamansi fractions against LPS-induced inflammation.

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2013
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Spikenard : CK(1) : AC(1)
Diseases : Inflammation : CK(3154) : AC(882), Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity : CK(359) : AC(218)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents : CK(4861) : AC(1630), NF-kappaB Inhibitor : CK(1114) : AC(694)
Additional Keywords : Plant Extracts : CK(7484) : AC(2463)

A methanol extract of Nardostachys jatamansi possess significant antiproliferative potential.

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Flavonoids : CK(1215) : AC(379), Polyphenols : CK(931) : AC(335), Spikenard : CK(1) : AC(1)
Diseases : Breast Cancer : CK(3592) : AC(1064), Breast Cancer: Triple Negative : CK(262) : AC(144)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(7529) : AC(2682), Antiproliferative : CK(2525) : AC(1685), Apoptotic : CK(2958) : AC(2075), Cell cycle arrest : CK(810) : AC(612)
Additional Keywords : Phytotherapy : CK(1216) : AC(221), Plant Extracts : CK(7484) : AC(2463)

Desoxo-narchinol-A isolated from Nardostachys jatamansi exhibits protective effects against LPS-induced endotoxin shock and inflammation.

Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2015
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Spikenard : CK(1) : AC(1)
Diseases : Inflammation : CK(3154) : AC(882), Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Toxicity : CK(359) : AC(218)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents : CK(4861) : AC(1630), Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors : CK(464) : AC(272), Interleukin-1 beta downregulation : CK(471) : AC(205), Interleukin-6 Downregulation : CK(1116) : AC(344), NF-kappaB Inhibitor : CK(1114) : AC(694), Prostaglandin PGE2 downregulation : CK(96) : AC(46), Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Alpha Inhibitor : CK(1818) : AC(665)
Problem Substances : Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) : CK(1905) : AC(215)

Spikenard is a potential source of antioxidants and could aid in alleviating oxidative stress-mediated disorders.

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Substances : Spikenard : CK(1) : AC(1)
Diseases : Oxidative Stress : CK(3871) : AC(1382)
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants : CK(7529) : AC(2682)

Cucuma longa (Turmeric) and Spikenard (N. jatamansi) elevates the HDL-cholesterol/total cholesterol ratio and lowers triglycerides.

Article Published Date : Oct 01, 1988
Study Type : Animal Study
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Substances : Spikenard : CK(1) : AC(1), Turmeric : CK(5032) : AC(2348)
Diseases : HDL: Low : CK(295) : AC(49), Triglycerides: Elevated : CK(718) : AC(117)
Pharmacological Actions : Hypolipidemic : CK(1288) : AC(265)

Herbals might play an important role in preserving the integrity of various neurotransmitters.

Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2015
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Amla Fruit : CK(80) : AC(33), Ashwagandha : CK(154) : AC(74), Bacopa : CK(125) : AC(52), Gotu Kola : CK(50) : AC(20), Holy Basil : CK(111) : AC(44), Spikenard : CK(1) : AC(1), Turmeric : CK(5032) : AC(2348)
Diseases : Alzheimer's Disease : CK(1292) : AC(382), Neurodegenerative Diseases : CK(3376) : AC(850), Parkinson's Disease : CK(1021) : AC(167)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents : CK(4861) : AC(1630), Antioxidants : CK(7529) : AC(2682), Neuroprotective Agents : CK(2333) : AC(1099)

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