Standardization and preliminary characterization of an ayurvedic stress-relieving head massage oil of Nardostachys jatamansi DC
Background: Jatamansi/Nardostachys jatamansi (NJ) is an important aromatic shrub widely used by Ayurvedic practitioners for centuries due to its usefulness in intellect-enhancing (Medhya), strengthening (Balya), and skin disorders.Several classical dosage forms like hot or cold infusion, decoction, distillate, powders, etc.have been mentioned for N