Tagar / Indian Valerian (तगर)

Tagar / Indian Valerian / तगर — Tagar, also called Indian Valerian, is offered here in Natural and Powder forms. Its accepted botanical reference is Valeriana jatamansi Jones ex Roxb.; Valeriana wallichii DC. is a synonym. Confirm the supplied plant part when it matters to your preparation.

Choose your form and pack

• Listed forms: Natural, Powder
• Pack options: 100g, 200g, 400g and 900g
• Material / part: Photographed underground pieces; supplied rhizome/root specification pending

Natural allows inspection of the photographed pieces; Powder is a milled form. Ask for the supplier plant-part specification and a current Powder photograph if these are important to your purchase.

What the product photos show

The current photos show dark brown, rough underground pieces in the Natural form. They do not show a fine powder or establish the exact rhizome-to-root composition of the supplied pack.

Traditional reference context

Kew MPNS indexes Tagara and Tagara rhizome references for Indian Valerian. This supports name and traditional drug-reference context, rather than proving the part composition or therapeutic effects of the retail batch. Optional Ayurvedic properties and classical verse attribution are omitted.

What is the botanical reference for Tagar?

Kew accepts Valeriana jatamansi Jones ex Roxb. and treats Valeriana wallichii DC. as a synonym. The author citation helps distinguish similarly named taxa.

Is Tagar the same as Nardostachys jatamansi?

No. Indian Valerian and Nardostachys jatamansi are distinct botanical references. Do not substitute them because both names contain jatamansi.

Do the photos show root, rhizome or powder?

They show rough underground pieces in the Natural form. The exact supplied rhizome/root specification is not confirmed, and the photos do not show Powder.

How can I choose Natural or Powder?

Choose Natural for pieces or Powder for a milled form, after confirming the plant-part specification needed for your preparation.

Which pack weights are offered?

Both Natural and Powder are currently listed in 100g, 200g, 400g and 900g packs.

Is Indian Valerian interchangeable with European valerian?

Do not assume interchangeability. Match the botanical name and plant part required for your preparation rather than using the shared English name alone.

How should I store and use Tagar?

Store sealed, cool and dry. For medicinal use, get qualified advice on the exact material, suitability and dose; do not infer these from the product name.

Reference sources

• Kew POWO: Valeriana wallichii synonym
• Kew POWO: accepted Valeriana jatamansi
• Kew MPNS: Tagara/rhizome reference mapping

Reference sources explain names and material context; they are not a certificate for the supplied pack. No treatment outcome or unverified certification is promised.

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Product at a Glance

Trade names	Tagar / Tagara / Sugandh Bala / Indian valerian / तगर
Material reference	Valeriana jatamansi Jones ex Roxb.
Pack options	100 Grams / Natural; 100 Grams / Powder; 200 Grams / Natural; 200 Grams / Powder; 400 Grams / Natural; 400 Grams / Powder; 900 Grams / Natural; 900 Grams / Powder

Identity and names

Valeriana jatamansi Jones ex Roxb. accepted; Valeriana wallichii DC. synonym. Not Nardostachys jatamansi. Supplier part specification unconfirmed.

Name context	Verified reference / trade spelling
Hindi / trade	Tagar / तगर; Sugandh Bala
English	Indian Valerian
Reference name	Tagara

Use, storage and precautions

This is raw herbal material, with no universal medicinal dose. Confirm the exact plant part and follow qualified practitioner guidance for any medicinal preparation.

For medicinal use, consult a qualified practitioner who can check the exact material, suitability and dose. Do not self-dose during pregnancy or breastfeeding, give an unidentified herb to children, or combine it with medicines without professional advice.

Store sealed in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Check the received pack label and selected quantity. For help choosing raw material, read the raw herb buying guide, or contact Jadibuti Store before ordering.

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