Spikenard is scientifically known as Nardostachy jatamansi an aromatic plant, belongs to Valerian family. Spikenard is a flowering plant and has pungent rhizome root which grows in the Himalayas, India, China and Nepal. Spikenard essential oil has many medicinal benefits and used in aromatherapy as well.
Extraction:
Spikenard oil is extracted from dried or crushed roots through steam distillation method.
Properties:
Spikenard essential oil has musty aroma and it is golden yellow in colour.
Composition:
The main components of Spikenard essential oil are bornyl acetate, valeranone, jonon, tatramenthyloxantricylodecanol, menthylthymyl ether and 1, 8 cineol.
Blending:
Spikenard essential oil is well mixes with other essential oil such as frankincense, lavender, myrrh, orange, petit grain, rose, juniper, patchouli, palmarosa, cypress, lemon, pine, citrus, clove, lavender, neroli, geranium and sage.
Uses:
- Spikenard oil is used in aromatherapy as it improves environment and stimulate circulatory system & also provide relief from tension, ease stress, migraine, nervous indigestion and insomnia.
- Spikenard oil has rejuvenating qualities as it is effective against skin issues such as acne, allergies, skin inflammation and rashes.
- It is used to treat mind and nerve complaints includes epilepsy, hysteria and mental fatigue.
- It has anti-inflammatory ability so it alleviates inflammation in any part of body such as in respiratory system, digestive and nervous system.
- It is effective against bacterial infections in the kidneys, bladder and urethra.
- It helpful in protecting skin from fungal infections such as dermatitis, psoriasis, patches on the skin, or painful itching.
- It is used as deodorant as it has pleasant aroma which provide relaxing.
- It helps in alleviating felling of stress, depression, anger, anxiety and panic as it has sedative quality.
- It helps to stimulate ovaries and uterus into secreting the hormones progesterone and estrogen and also maintain the health and efficacy of reproductive organs.
- It is used in the fragrance industry as it eliminates body odor.
- It helps in digestion as it calms stomach and hunger pain.
- It provides relief from cough, asthma and also other respiratory issues.
- It helps in maintaining menstruation.
Safety and Precautions:
- Keep away from children.
- It may cause irritation or allergic reactions in people with sensitive skin.
Avoid use while pregnant or lactating mother
