Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Spikenard

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Essential Oil of Spikenard (Nardostachis jatamasi) Abbr: Spi [to top of page]
The herb is aromatic and grows to about 1 m in height. It has pink, bell-shaped flowers and a pungent rhizome root.
Note: Base.
Odour of Essential Oil of Spikenard: Heavy, sweet-woody, spicy-animal scent similar to Valerian.
Colour of Essential Oil of Spikenard: Brown to amber.
Source of Essential Oil of Spikenard: Crushed roots.
Method of Extraction of Spikenard: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Spikenard: Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Deodorant, Fungicide, Laxative, Sedative.
Actions of Essential Oil of Spikenard: Calming, skin rejuvenation, tonic - general.
Circulatory: Hemorrhoids, palpitations.
Digestion: Flatulence, indigestion, stomach ache.
Endocrine: Pre-menstrual syndrome.
Genito-Urinary: Pre-menstrual syndrome.
Lymphatic: Inflammation.
Nervous: Anxiety, insomnia, headache - migraine, nervous indigestion, nervous insomnia, nervousness, stress related problems.
Skeletal: Joint inflammations.
Skin: Allergies, psoriasis, rash, skin rejuvenation, wrinkles.
Medical Terms: Palpitations, psoriasis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, calming, headache, insomnia, promotes sleep, relaxing, tension.
Contra-Indications for Spikenard: Pregnancy. May be stupefying with prolonged use.
Comments on Spikenard: Native to the Himalayan mountains and Asia, Spikenard was one of the first oils used by the Egyptians.~The herb is closely related to common valerian and Indian valerian, hence the sedative effects.~The oil is often not available and so is little used, leaving us with little practical knowledge in terms of "testimonials".

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