Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) wild harvest from Nepal

Known since ancient times, Spikenard has always had a reputation for imparting peace and helping connection with spirit. It was used in temples in ancient Egypt. It was an ingredient in a popular perfume in ancient Greece and Rome called ‘nardinum.’ The Greek physician Dioscorides recommended it for its warming and drying properties, as well as for menstrual problems and indigestion. It was burned as part of the holy incense in the first temple of Jerusalem. It is mentioned several times in the Old Testament, particularly in the Song of Songs. In the New Testament, Mary bathes Jesus’ feet with it. In modern times, we have distilled the rhizome of the plant into essential oil. The essential oil of Spikenard contains the chemicals valeranone, valeranal, nardol,calarenol, nardostechone, n-hexacosanyl arachidate, seychellen, n-hexaconsanol,calarene, n-hexacosane, h-hexacosanyl isovalerate, acosanyl arachidate, n-hexaconsanol, and calarene among others. It is related to Valerian and has man