摘要
Objectives:To gather updated information on the traditional uses,phytochemistry,and pharmacological activities of Valeriana jatamansi Jones.Background:V.jatamansi is indigenous to the Himalayas immensely used as traditional folk remedy.It contains a variety of secondary metabolites that give it a high medicinal and therapeutic values.For the purpose of collecting relevant information on V.jatamansi,a comprehensive literature search was conducted.Based on ethnobotanical sources and historical records,traditional uses were compiled.Scientific articles and databases were consulted for phytochemical data.In order to assess the plant’s therapeutic properties,pharmacological studies were reviewed.Summary:The botanical is known for its ethnobotanical uses ranging from sedative and anxiolytic effects to treating insomnia,epilepsy,and gastrointestinal disorders.Indigenous healing practices rely heavily on its traditional uses.Based on the phytochemical analysis,it contains a diverse array of bioactive compounds,including sesquiterpenoids and iridoids.Valerenic acid and jatamansinol,among other compounds,contribute to its therapeutic potential.A broad spectrum of pharmacological activities is found including anxiety-relieving,sedative,anti-inflammatory,neuroprotective,and antimicrobial effects.Outlook:Based on the evidence supporting ethnomedicinal uses of V.jatamansi,its immense biopotential and multiple pharmacological roles,standard clinical trials are required to evaluate its therapeutic potential.
