Spikenard Certified Organic Oil

Botonical Name	Nardostachys jatamansi
CAS #	8022-22-8
Country of Origin	India
Color & Odor	pale yellow to greenish color with warm, woody, misty, heavy aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils
Specific Gravity	0.9400 - 0.9650 @ 20° C
Optical Rotation	N/A
Refractive Index	1.4970- 1.5100 @ 20° C
Flash Point	>100°C
Major Constituents	Beta-Pinene, Calarene, 6,9-Guaiadiene, Valencene
Plant Part Used	Root
Extraction Method	Steam Distillation

Nardostachys jatamansi plant from which Spikenard Oil is extracted, belongs to Valerianaceae species of plants. This herbaceous plant is also referred as false Indian valerian root. Due to its high therapeutic value, this oil is used to formulate different sorts of medicines.

Beta-Pinene, Calarene, 6,9-Guaiadiene, Valerena-4, 7(11)-diene, Valencene, Jatamansone

The base note intense smell of this oil combines the characteristics of woody, earthy, musty and pungent fragrance.

This aromatic oil can be blended with other essential oils of patchouli, lemon, Cclary sage, vetiver, lavender and neroli.

Spikenard Oil is commonly referred as Nardostachys Jatamansi oil.

Known for its effective medicinal properties, Spikenard Oil is useful for treating tension, digestive disorders, migraine, anxiety, sleeplessness and weak nerve condition.

Indian Certified Organic (ICO) and Department of Agriculture.