Spikenard - Nardostachys jatamansi, Nardostachys grandiflora

Grown in the high alpine area of the Himalyan's managed forest, Spikenard can provide wonderful support when experiencing anxiety, insomnia, or a general feeling of being out of sorts. Spikenard calms the heart, relaxes the mind, reduces excessive thinking, and brings a peaceful feeling. Its aroma is unique, sweet, earthy, warm, and deep.

  • Batch: SPK-104
  • Distillation Date: Fall 2011
  • Suggested Shelf Life: 6-8 Years

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Specifics
Country of Origin: Nepal Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes Plant Parts: Roots
Cultivations: Plant was Wild Crafted Botanical Families: Valerianaceae
Aromas: Earthy, Exotic and Sensual, Resinous, Sweet, Warm and Radiant, Woody Notes: Base

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

It has been used successfully to calm anxiety. Try combining it with equal amounts of Ylang Ylang and applying the blend to the chest.

This oil is a great antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory! May also help slow down heavy menstrual bleeding and will reduce cramps. It is an amazing oil for muscle spasms!

Spikenard is helpful to add to antifungal blends. The oil supports reducing inflammation and tissue healing.

As an added benefit it is a great bug repellent.

The herb is used in tribal healing for difficult skin conditions.

Learn More

Therapeutic Properties

  • Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
  • Antifungal - inhibits growth of fungus
  • Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
  • CNS tonic and regulator
  • Grounding
  • Sedative

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Calms the heart
Stabilizes the mind
Settles the emotions

Recipe

Balancing blend
7 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

No safety issues specific to this oil.

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Spikenard

Country of Origin: Nepal

Stock # SPK-104
Date: Fall 2011
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Sesquiterpenes

α-bulnesene0.29
α-guaiene0.66
α-gurjunene0.16
α-humulene0.32
α-muurolene0.20
α-patchoulene0.84
α-selinene0.78
β-elemene0.23
β-gurjunene2.74
β-maaliene0.68
β-patchoulene1.02
β-selinene0.20
γ-muurolene0.14
3,7 guaiadiene5.71

Sesquiterpenes (continued)

allo-aromadendrene0.25
aristolene isomer1.01
calarene3.80
calarene isomer0.14
copacamphene isomer0.58
epi-α-selinene2.84
eremophilene0.22
gurjunene isomer0.16
α-gurjunene isomer0.35
γ-selinene0.10
ledene0.40
seychellene3.01
Unidentified Sesquiterpene1.26
valencene2.64

Sesquiterpenols

dihydrospirojatamol Mw=2240.41
isospathulenol0.11
α-cadinol0.40
muurolol0.17
other sesquiterpenols2.89
patchoulol2.84
spathulenol0.25
spirojatamol19.42
spirojatamol isomer0.34
viridiflorol0.93

Aldehydes

valerenal MW=2186.70

Ketones

opoplanone isomer Mw=2180.77
valeranone24.87

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Spikenard

Country of Origin: India

Stock # SPK-101
Date: Fall 2006
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Sesquiterpenes

α-gurjunene18.95
α-humulene0.61
α-selinene2.09
β-maaliene0.69
β-patchoulene4.78
δ-cadinene1.00
δ-selinene0.39
aristolene5.76
cadinene9.73
calarene39.68
dehydroaromadendrene2.83
germacrene D0.85
seychellene4.72

Ketones

β-ionone0.26

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Spikenard

Country of Origin: Nepal

Stock # SPK-102
Date: Spring 2007
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-fenchene0.03
α-pinene0.12
α-thuyene0.01
β-pinene0.21
sabinene0.02

Sesquiterpenes

α-bulnesene0.52
α-gurjunene0.68
α-patchoulene0.52
α-selinene0.22
β-gurjunene7.49
β-patchoulene0.21
β-selinene0.35
aristoladiene isomer1.52
aristolene8.66
aristolene isomer4.90

Sesquiterpenes (continued)

calarene36.78
calarene isomer1.99
copacamphene isomer1.10
gurjunene isomer2.83
ledene0.43
seychellene1.33

Sesquiterpenols

bulnesol isomer2.16
carotol0.09
isospathulenol5.26
ledol0.20
patchoulol2.73
spathulenol1.47
viridiflorol0.74

Oxides

1,8-cineole0.13

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Nardostachys jatamansi, Nardostachys grandiflora

Spikenard

Country of Origin: Nepal

Stock # SPK-103
Date: Summer 2010
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Sesquiterpenes

α-gurjunene0.28
α-humulene0.23
α-muurolene0.24
α-selinene3.26
β-maaliene0.79
β-patchoulene0.17
β-santalene0.24
γ-muurolene0.15
aristoladiene isomer1.07
aristolene0.56
aromadendrene0.71

Sesquiterpenes (continued)

calarene4.43
copacamphene isomer0.37
guaiene0.91
gurjunene2.00
α-gurjunene isomer0.35
ledene0.26
longifolene0.71
other sesquiterpenes4.19
seychellene0.46
valencene2.45

Sesquiterpenols

globulol0.35

Sesquiterpenols (continued)

α-cadinol0.43
ledol0.20
muurolol0.26
other sesquiterpenols0.39
spathulenol0.21
spirojatamol24.93
spirojatamol isomer2.43
viridiflorol1.07

Aldehydes

valerenal isomer0.26
valerenal MW=2188.29

Ketones

valeranone27.73

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Spikenard - <em>Nardostachys jatamansi, Nardostachys grandiflora</em>

Spikenard - Nardostachys jatamansi, Nardostachys grandiflora

Grown in the high alpine area of the Himalyan's managed forest, Spikenard can provide wonderful support when experiencing anxiety, insomnia, or a general feeling of being out of sorts. Spikenard calms the heart, relaxes the mind, reduces excessive thinking, and brings a peaceful feeling. Its aroma is unique, sweet, earthy, warm, and deep.

  • Batch: SPK-104
  • Distillation Date: Fall 2011
  • Suggested Shelf Life: 6-8 Years
Sizes / Prices
  • sample (1.5ml) - $5.50
  • 1/6 oz. - $12.67
  • 1/2 oz. - $33.00
  • 1 oz. - $59.40
  • 2 oz. - $105.60
  • 4 oz. - $184.80
  • 8 oz. - $316.80
  • 16 oz. - $528.00
  • 32 oz. - $844.80

Specifics

Country of Orgin: Nepal Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Sesquiterpenes Plant Parts: Roots
Cultivations: Plant was Wild Crafted Botanical Families: Valerianaceae
Aromas: Earthy, Exotic and Sensual, Resinous, Sweet, Warm and Radiant, Woody
Note: Base

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

It has been used successfully to calm anxiety. Try combining it with equal amounts of Ylang Ylang and applying the blend to the chest.

This oil is a great antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory! May also help slow down heavy menstrual bleeding and will reduce cramps. It is an amazing oil for muscle spasms!

Spikenard is helpful to add to antifungal blends. The oil supports reducing inflammation and tissue healing.

As an added benefit it is a great bug repellent.

The herb is used in tribal healing for difficult skin conditions.

Learn More

Therapeutic Properties

  • Anti-inflammatory - alleviates inflammation
  • Antifungal - inhibits growth of fungus
  • Antispasmodic - relieves spasms and cramps
  • CNS tonic and regulator
  • Grounding
  • Sedative

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Calms the heart
Stabilizes the mind
Settles the emotions

Recipe

Balancing blend
7 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

No safety issues specific to this oil.