$26.00 CAD
Type: Essential Oil
Category: Balanced, Base Note, Herbaceous
Spikenard has a rich history of being used in biblical times. Mary Magdalene was said to have used it to anoint the feet of Jesus prior to his crucifixion. In ancient times, it was one of the most precious and costly oils. Today, it’s known in aromatherapy to be soothing to the mind helping to both balance and calm the emotions.
Name of Oil: Spikenard
Latin Binomial: Nardostachys grandiflora
Extraction Method: Steam
Countries of Origin: China, Nepal, India
Scent Profile: Earthy, woody, musty, harsh
Parts used in distillation: Roots
Oil Characteristics: Golden yellow, medium consistency, medium to strong intensity
Cultivation: Wild Harvest
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Sedative, used in skin care, mainly used in energy work.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Balancing, soothing, rejuvenating, sedative, encourages forgiveness, reduces fearfulness and instills calm.
Considered one of the most precious and costly oils of ancient times; Mary Magdalene used it to anoint the feet ofJesus
a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, limonene,1,8 cineole, b-patchoulene, a-gurjunene, b-gurjunene, a-patchoulene,seychellene, 3,4-dihydro-b-ionone, b-ionone, patchouli alcohol,1-hyroxyaristolenone, aristolenone
Safety Data:non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
The Complete Book of Essential Oils &Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer PeaceRhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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