Bio Spikenard Essential Oil (Nardostachys jatamansi)

Specifications of Bio Spikenard Essential Oil

• Botanical Name: Nardostachys jatamansi
• Family Name: Caprifoliaceae
• Common Name: Jatamansi, Nardo, Spikenard
• INCI: Nardostachys Jatamansi Roots Oil
• Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
• Parts Used: Roots
• Note: Base note. Fixative
• Odor: Earthy, deep, woody aroma
• Appearance: Brown
• Country of Origin: Nepal

Aromatic Profile

Earthy, deep, woody aroma

Applications

Blends Well With

• 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. 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.

Safety

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. 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.