SPIKENARD (Nardostachys jatamansi)

Steam distilled from the root of the plant in India, Nepal, Tibet, and Asia.

SAFETY: Avoid during pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. Classification: sesquiterpene, sesquiterpenone

USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in Ayurvedic, Roman, Asian aromatic medicine. Mentioned in Holy Bible, found in ancient Egyptian tombs.

PROPERTIES:

• Topical; inhalation
• Strong sedative effect treats insomnia, migraines, stress, and tension
• Anti-allergic treats skin rashes, inflammations, scleroderma, mature skin (Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic)
• Treats hemorrhoids, varicose veins, regulates heartbeat, stimulates circulation, helps cardiac pain of nervous origin
• Regulates male and female hormones, stimulates ovaries
• One of the most effective oils for treating dandruff
• Laxative effect
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, cardio-vascular, endocrine, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Heart or base note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Aids in finding emotional and spiritual balance
• Inspires devotion and generosity
• Calms restlessness
• Promotes inner connection and inner peace
• Contained in one of the perfumed unguents found inside the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1923
• One of the oils used in the ancient Egyptian mystery schools, in the process of ascension, it was considered worth its weight in gold
• Enhances connection to the divine father/male aspect of God
• Chakra: Heart and crown (root)