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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 | : | -12.0° to -1.0° @ 20°C | |
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 |
DESCRIPTION:
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. CONSTITUENTS:
Beta-Pinene, Calarene, 6,9-Guaiadiene, Valerena-4,7(11)-diene, Valencene, Jatamansone AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
The base note intense smell of this oil combines the characteristics of woody, earthy, musty and pungent fragrance. BLENDS WITH:
This aromatic oil can be blended with other essential oils of patchouli, lemon, Cclary sage, vetiver, lavender and neroli. COMMON NAMES:
Spikenard Oil is commonly referred as Nardostachys Jatamansi oil. USES:
Known for its effective medicinal properties, Spikenard Oil is useful for treating tension, digestive disorders, migraine, anxiety, sleeplessness and weak nerve condition. 
