Spikenard Nardostachys jatamansi
Specifics
| Country of Origin: India | Extraction Method: Steam Distilled |
| Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes | Plant Part: Roots |
| Aromas: Earthy, Exotic and Sensual, Resinous, Sweet, Warm and Radiant, Woodsy | Cultivation: Unsprayed |
About
When experiencing anxiety, insomnia, or a general feeling of being out of sorts, this oil can provide wonderful support. Spikenard calms the heart, relaxes the mind, reduces excessive thinking, and brings a peaceful feeling. Its aroma is unique, sweet, earthy, warm, and deep.
It has been used successfully to calm tachycardia (rapid heart beat). Try combining it with equal amounts of Ylang Ylang and applying the blend to the chest.
Spikenard is helpful to add to antifungal blends. The oil supports reducing inflammation and tissue healing, and may have some antifungal activity on its own as well.
This oil is a great anti-inflammatory! Great bug repellent. May help slow down heavy menstrual bleeding.
The Indian distiller of this Spikenard has been distilling essential oils for the past 20 years. His company uses their own essential oils to make a variety of aromatherapy products, and exports pure essential oils around the globe. Along with their own distilling they hire rural Indian farmers to grow aromatic plants and distill oil for them. These essential oils are distilled at the farmers’ fields in a portable distillery so that the flowers, roots, and leaves are fresh when distilled. The quality and vibrancy of their oils is unsurpassed.
It has been used successfully to calm tachycardia (rapid heart beat). Try combining it with equal amounts of Ylang Ylang and applying the blend to the chest.
Spikenard is helpful to add to antifungal blends. The oil supports reducing inflammation and tissue healing, and may have some antifungal activity on its own as well.
This oil is a great anti-inflammatory! Great bug repellent. May help slow down heavy menstrual bleeding.
The Indian distiller of this Spikenard has been distilling essential oils for the past 20 years. His company uses their own essential oils to make a variety of aromatherapy products, and exports pure essential oils around the globe. Along with their own distilling they hire rural Indian farmers to grow aromatic plants and distill oil for them. These essential oils are distilled at the farmers’ fields in a portable distillery so that the flowers, roots, and leaves are fresh when distilled. The quality and vibrancy of their oils is unsurpassed.
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Therapeutic Properties
- Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
- Anti fungal - inhibits growth of fungus
- Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
- CNS tonic and regulator
- Grounding
- Sedative
Emotional and Energetic Qualities
Calms the heartStabilizes the mind
Settles the emotions
Recipe
Balancing blend7 drops Spikenard
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Vetiver
2 drops Sandalwood
5 drops Lemon
Blend into 1 oz cream or carrier oil. Massage gently into belly and feet.
Referencing:
1. Davis P. Aromatherapy an A-Z. New revised edition C.W. Daniel Company Limited, England, 1999
2. Keville, K. Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, The Crossing press, USA, 1995
3. Mojay G. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Henry Holt and Company Inc., England, 1996
4. Price S. Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 1999
5. Schnaubelt K. Advanced Aromatherapy, The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Healing Arts Press, USA, 1998
Safety Issues
No safety issues specific to this oil.
