Botanica Gaia 100% Orgia and Pure Nepalese Green Spikenard Absolute Oil Nardostachys Jatamansi

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 Oil.
Extraction Method: Organic Extraction.
Parts Used: Root.
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.

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. Widely used in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, since Jatamansi is a type of valerian, with multiple calming and relaxing properties. Used from psychological disorders to finding relief from stress. 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.

Spikenard Essential Oil is a species in the Valerianaceae family, which grows in the Himalayas, China, India and Tibet. Widely used in the Ayurvedic and Unani traditions of alternative medicine as a neuroprotective agent in the treatment of epilepsy, hysteria, insomnia, and seizures. In studies carried out in rats with rhizomal extract of N. jatamansi, its effect on the central nervous system has been especially studied. It has been shown to possess anticonvulsant activity, antidepressant activity, and neuroprotective effects. Reverses amnesia induced by diazepam and scopolamine (See Pub Med: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3510905/). Its potential to reduce markers of stress, such as elevated plasma corticosterone, gastric ulceration, and increased weight of the adrenal glands and spleen, has been studied. Very useful for improving cognition, alertness and concentration. Spikenard is also used to treat skin disorders and hair loss. It also has antioxidant and anticholinesterase, antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase inhibitor properties.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.