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t is a hairy perennial herb, growing in temperate Himalayas from Kashmir to Bhutan and Khasia hills up to an altitude of 3,000 m, rhizomes dug in autumn.: The roots of tagara contain Valerianic acid, Valerosidatum (iso-valery) glycoside Valepotriates (a derivative of iridoid or monoterpene), which is used in sedative and tranquilizer preparation. A sweet smelling essential oil is extracted from the root and dried rhizome of plant. The oil contains sequiterpena, valeriac acid, terpene alcohol, bornyl esters, of formic acid, camphene, terineol.

Is also indigenous to India; it is found throughout the warmer parts of the country up to an altitude of 2000 m in the Himalayan region. It grows well on wastelands and in fields after the rainy season. It is found in Australia, China, Egypt, Pakistan, Sudan, SriLanka, South Africa, USA and in several countries of the Middle East.