Spikenard Essential Oil - 5ml

Name: Spikenard Essential Oil 

Common Names: Nard, Indian nard

Botanical name: Nardostachys jatamansi DC

Family: Valerianaceae

Plant Part Used: Dried roots & rhizomes

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Perfumery Note: Base

Aromatic Intensity: Medium

Aromatic Description: Deep, earthy, woody, musky, spicy, heavy

Colour/Characteristics: Pale amber to greenish amber viscous oil

Main Chemical Constituents: ß-maaliene, aristolene, ß-gurjunene, seychellene α-pathcoulene, α-gurjunene, ßselinene, valencene, maaliol, patchouli alcohol, 9-aristolen-12-ol, valeranone, valerenal

Properties/Uses: Sedative, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, deodorant, fungicidal, laxative, tonic.  Spikenard may be used to help relieve insomnia, muscular spasm, muscular contraction, neuralgia, sciatica, aging skin, rashes, psoriasis, nervous indigestion, migraines, physical tension, stress related conditions, anxiety, nervous tension & to help calm. Spikenard is soothing, balancing & rejuvenating on all skin types.

Energetics: Spikenard maay have a calming effect on our minds & our hearts, helping to soothe deep anxieties as well as alleviating stress, insomnia, migraines & nervous tension. Spikenard may help us to find an inner balance / wholeness with our emotional, spiritual & physical energies, by calming, comforting, nourishing & balancing our heart & soul.

Use: Diffuser, direct inhalation, bath, cream, salve, skin care, massage oil, oil burner, vaporiser.

Safety: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising.  No contraindication known.

Conservation Status: Listed as Critically endangered on the IUCN red list

We do not recommend these products as a replacement for traditional medicine.

Do Not Ingest.

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

Discontinue Use If Irritation Occurs.