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Bio Nepalese Green Spikenard Absolute | Nardostachys Jatamansi |

Bio Nepalese Green Spikenard Absolute | Nardostachys Jatamansi |

Deep Green Nepalese Spikenard Absolute for Perfumery and Incense

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Botanical Name: Nardostachys Jatamansi.
Family Name: Valerianaceae.
Common Name: Green Jatamansi, Nepal Jatamansi, Spikenard, Spikenard, Green Spikenard, High Altitude Jatamansi.
INCI: Green Nardostachys Jatamansi root absolute. 
Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction.
Parts Used: Roots.
Note: Base note. Fixative.
Odor: Earthy strong, deep, woody aroma,
Appearance: Dark Green.
Country of Origin Roots: Nepal. Extraction: United States.
Blends: Ambrette, Angelica, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Champaca, Cardamom and other spice oils, Cistus, Clove, Fir Balsam Absolute, Galbanum, Labdanum, Lavender, Liquidambar (Styrax), Marjoram, Myrrh, Nagarmotha, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Pink Peppercorn , Pine, Rose, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.

Spikenard Essential Oil is a species in the Valerianaceae family, which grows in the Himalayas, China, India and Tibet. The green Jatamansi is native to Asia, and Nepal is one of the areas where it is most cultivated. 

For Jatamansi to be green it needs to be grown at high altitudes and its roots be subjected to natural drying in the sun and subsequent maturation that takes years, this ensures that its soothing properties are accentuated and the maturation process achieves that when the roots are distilled a dark green oil comes out.

Since Jatamansi is a type of valerian, with multiple calming and relaxing properties. 

It is one of the most calming oils that exist. Very suitable for making natural incense, as it helps generate calm and relieve highly charged environments. In natural perfumery it is a fixing base note, especially for men's perfumes with oriental tones. It also has antioxidant.

(See Pub Med: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3510905/).

Very useful for improving cognition, alertness and concentration. Spikenard is also used to treat skin disorders and hair loss. 


General Safety Information:

-Always patch test before topical use.
-Use in dilutions no greater than 2% in leave-on skin care.
-Use Amber, Cobalt or Miron violet glass bottles to protect from light degradation.
-Avoid ingestion unless under expert supervision.
-Pregnancy, young children, or sensitive skin users should consult a qualified practitioner.

 

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Nardostachys jatamansi (D.Don) DC.
  • Family: Caprifoliaceae
  • Plant part: Roots/rhizomatous root material, as supplied
  • Extraction method: Solvent extraction
  • Appearance: Dark green, according to the supplied description
  • Origin of roots: Nepal
  • Place of extraction: United States
  • Perfumery note: Base note and fixative
  • Supplier leave-on limit: Maximum 2%

Identity, process and sourcing

The product is sold as an absolute, while parts of the client description refer to distillation and an essential oil. Treat it as solvent-extracted until the COA confirms otherwise. Current taxonomy places Nardostachys jatamansi in Caprifoliaceae; Nardostachys grandiflora is a synonym. Verify lawful origin, traceability and any applicable CITES/export documentation for each batch.

Aromatic Profile

  • Opening: Strong green and earthy intensity
  • Heart: Deep roots, woods and resinous depth
  • Drydown: Persistent, grounding and fixative

Composition & Verification

No batch-specific solvent-residue or aromatic-constituent data are provided in the description. General studies on the plant cannot replace analysis of this absolute.

  • Required documentation: Current COA, residual-solvent specification and chromatographic profile.
  • Conservation control: Maintain supplier traceability and review applicable trade documentation for Nepalese Nardostachys material.

Applications

Perfumery

  • Base note and natural fixative
  • Earthy, oriental, woody and botanical compositions

Incense

  • Natural incense accords
  • Grounding aromatic blends

Aromatic formulation

  • Meditative oil-based fragrance blends at low concentration

Formulation guidance

Use sparingly because of its high aromatic intensity. Do not exceed the supplied 2% limit in leave-on skin care and follow any lower limit in current technical or regulatory documentation.

Safety

Always patch test before topical use.

  • For external use only.
  • Do not apply undiluted.
  • Maximum 2% in leave-on skin care unless current documentation specifies a lower limit.
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
  • Do not ingest.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding users, young children and people under medical care should consult a qualified professional before use.
  • Verify residual-solvent, traceability and applicable trade documentation before professional use.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.