Spikenard Essential Oil - (Nardostachys Jatamansi)
- Spikenard roots from India. Roots of Nardostachys jatamansi from India, steam distilled into a green-brown oil with a medium consistency.
- 8.63% calarene in this batch, followed by spirojatamol at 3.13%. See the chemistry.
- A quieter mind. Calming and focusing, it helps ease worry and supports meditation.
- Deeper sleep. It helps you fall asleep more easily and sleep more deeply.
- Dry, mature skin. Diluted in a carrier oil, it nourishes the skin and soothes irritation and inflammation.
- Three sizes. Choose 5ml, 10ml or 30ml. The bigger the bottle, the lower the price per ml.
Product specification
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View the full compositionSpikenard, a calming root oil from India
6 benefits of Spikenard Essential Oil
A calm, settled mind
Spikenard helps ease worries and obsessive thinking, and it calms even deep anxiety with a steady sense of peace.
Support for meditation
It is calming and focusing, so it is a good oil to diffuse before you sit. It is also used to encourage heart openness and spiritual connection.
Easier sleep
Like valerian, spikenard makes it easier to fall asleep and encourages deep, restorative sleep. It has also been used traditionally to ward off nightmares.
Dry and mature skin
It nourishes and helps renew the skin by encouraging circulation, which makes it a good choice for dry, mature skin.
Calmer, less irritated skin
Diluted in a carrier oil, spikenard helps soothe irritation, inflammation and psoriasis.
Hair and scalp
Spikenard has been looked at for its effect on hair, and it is used in scalp oils to encourage hair growth.
How to use
On the skin
DilutedFor everyday skincare, mix 6 to 12 drops into one ounce of a carrier oil such as Meadowfoam Seed Oil, a 1 to 2% dilution. Spikenard is best diluted in a carrier oil when you use it on your face. If your skin is sensitive, patch test a small spot first.
Diffuser
In the airFollow your diffuser maker's instructions. In a nebulizing diffuser, 8 to 20 drops is typical. Diffuse it with Lavender before bed, or with Myrrh, Frankincense and Palo Santo for meditation.
Before bed
For sleepMix 8 drops of Spikenard and 8 drops of Lavender into 1 oz of Meadowfoam Seed Oil. Smooth the blend over your chest and the back of your neck.
Scalp oil
For hairMix 6 drops of Spikenard and 4 drops of Hinoki into 1 oz of Meadowfoam Seed Oil. Work it into your scalp and hair roots, leave it for half an hour, then wash it out with your usual shampoo.
Blends well with these 5 oils
3 recipes using this oil
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Method. Mix the essential oils into the Meadowfoam Seed Oil, then apply the blend to your chest and the back of your neck. You can also diffuse Lavender and Spikenard before you go to sleep.
Method. These oils have long been used to focus the mind and help with meditation. Use them one at a time in your diffuser, or mix and match them as you like.
Method. Mix the oils together, then apply the blend to your scalp and the roots of your hair. Leave it for half an hour, then wash it out with your usual shampoo.
Technical information for this batch
At 8.63% this batch is dominated by Calarene. Spirojatamol sits at 3.13%. The oil is green-brown color with medium consistency, and it reads as a base note in a blend.
Compare sizes and pick your value
Every size is the same oil. The larger the bottle, the lower the price per ml.
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Frequently asked questions
6 answers drawn from the product specification and our own use of this oil.
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