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Nardostachys jatamansi
15-35€ / 10ml
Himalayan spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) is one of the oldest and most sacred aromatic plants. In the Bible, it is the perfume Mary Magdalene used to anoint Jesus's feet -- a bottle of spikenard was worth a worker's annual salary. In Ayurvedic medicine, spikenard (jatamansi) has been used for 3000 years for sleep disorders and epilepsy. The plant grows exclusively in the Himalayas, between 3000 and 5000 m altitude, in Nepal and northern India. The species is CITES-listed (Appendix II) because it is threatened by over-harvesting.
Spikenard contains jatamansone, a molecule unique in the world of essential oils, with sedative and cardiac-balancing properties. It is one of the rare essential oils for which use in aromatic cardiology is documented (tachycardia, mild arrhythmia, hypertension). Its scent is very distinctive -- earthy, musky, animalic -- and not to everyone's taste, but it is deeply soothing for the nervous system.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Deeply calming
Traditional use
Cardiac harmonizing
Traditional use
Skin regenerating
Traditional use
Spikenard is a 'heavy' essential oil -- a few drops are enough. Its main use is deep sleep and calming the cardiovascular system. 1 drop on the pillow or under the soles of the feet in the evening is the classic use. Its strong scent can be softened by combining it with lavender. It is a connoisseur's oil, not an everyday essential oil.
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec nard de l'himalaya pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
It is one of the deepest sedative essential oils. Jatamansone acts powerfully on the central nervous system. Used for severe insomnia, deep anxiety and nervous agitation. 1-2 drops on the soles of the feet before bed. Very intense earthy and animal scent.
Yes, it is the 'nard' mentioned in the Bible, the precious ointment with which Mary Magdalene anointed the feet of Jesus. It was one of the most expensive perfumes in the ancient world. Spikenard comes from the Himalayas (Nepal, India) and is still gathered by hand.
Yes, it is regenerating and anti-inflammatory, particularly useful for mature skin, eczema and psoriasis. Its price (20-40 EUR/5ml) justifies targeted use. 1 drop in an evening serum for anti-aging care.
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