Spike Lavender Oil

Botanical Name: Nardostachys jatamansi

Variety: Indian

Origin: Nepal

Method: Steam Distillation

Plant Part: Roots

Note: Base

Family: Valerianaceae

Synonym: Nard, Indian Nard

Blends Well With: Cedarwood, and other musky aromas

Aroma: Earthy, dry and resinous

Consistency: Thick

Color: Brownish Yellow

DESCRIPTION
The Spikenard oil offered by us is extracted from Nardostachys jatamansi of the Valerianaceae family and is popularly known as the "false" Indian valerian root. Its strong medicinal properties make it a necessary ingredient in many types of medicine.

COMMON NAMES
Nardostachys Jatamansi

BLENDS WITH:
Clary sage, lavender, lemon, neroli, patchouli and vetiver.

CONSTITUENTS
bornyl acetate, valeranone, jonon, tetramenthyloxatricylodecanol, menthylthymyl-ether and 1,8-cineol.

USES
Spikenard oil is widely used in the field of medicine. It is an effective cure against the ills of migraine, weak nervous system, tension, stress, indigestion and insomnia.