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| | Botonical Name | : | Nardostachys jatamansi |
| | CAS # | : | 8022-22-8 |
| | Country of Origin | : | India |
| | Color & Odor | : | pale yellow in color with warm, misty, heavy aroma |
| | Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
| | Specific Gravity | : | 0.9300 – 0.9587 @ 25° C |
| | Optical Rotation | : | -12.0 – -8.0 @ 20°C |
| | Refractive Index | : | 1.5055 – 1.5458 @ 25° C |
| | Flash Point | : | 85° C |
| | Plant Part Used | : | Wood |
| | Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
This Wildcrafted Oil is extracted from Nardostachys jatamansi of the Valerianaceae family. Also known as "false" Indian valerian root, it is a tender aromatic herb with pungent rhizome root that found its origin to the mountainous regions of northern India, China and Japan. The oil has a warm, misty, heavy aroma and is pale yellow in color with medium in viscosity. CONSTITUENTS:
It contains bornyl acetate, valeranone, jonon, tetramenthyloxatricylodecanol, menthylthymyl-ether and 1,8-cineol.AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A base note with a strong aroma, Spikenard Essential Oil has a harsh, earthy, woody smell that is slightly musty.BLENDS WITH:
This oil can mix well with Lavender, Lemon, Clary sage, Neroli, Patchouli and Vetiver.COMMON NAMES:
Nardostachys jatamansi USES:
This Wildcrafted Oil is known for its therapeutic properties and is anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, antiseptic, laxative and tonic. It has some rejuvenating qualities especially for the mature skin and can also be beneficial for tension, stress, migraine, nervous indigestion and insomnia.
