Spikenard

Description

Spikenard essential oil is steam distilled from the roots of the Spikenard plant. Aromatically, Spikenard has a woody, spicy, musty scent.
"Spikenard, a flowering plant of the Valerian family, is native to high altitudes in the subalpine and alpine regions of the Himalayan mountains. Spikenard essential oil has been valued for centuries, traditionally used to anoint people of high honor and in the Ayurvedic health practices of India. Historically, Spikenard was used to uplift mood and promote relaxation. Spikenard promotes clean, healthy skin. Today, the oil is commonly used in perfumes and relaxing massage oils for its woody, musty scent. By sourcing Spikenard oil from Nepal, doTERRA is able to support much needed income streams for harvesters and partner distillers, particularly in the remote areas where it is harvested, as well as support needed rural community development projects through our Co-Impact Sourcing® initiatives."

Top Uses

Always follow recommended dilution when applying. DO NOT take internally.

• Spikenard has an uplifting aroma.
• It promotes feelings of calmness and relaxation.
• It is frequently used in aromatherapy and mediation for its grounding properties.
• Spikenard is purifying to the skin.
• Diffuse or apply one to two drops of Spikenard essential oil to the back of the neck or to the temples to promote feelings of calmness and relaxation. 
• Add one to two drops of Spikenard to your favorite cleanser or anti-aging product to promote healthy, glowing skin. ​

Emotional Aspects

Spikenard is regarded as the “Oil of Gratitude.” It may assist one in feeling grateful, acceptance, content, and peaceful. Spikenard may also assist one in releasing ungrateful, resisting, victim mentality, angry, greedy, selfish, and expecting bad luck.

Main Constituents 

• Jatamansone
  
  • ​Calming and relaxing aroma
    
• Gurjunene
  
  • ​Surface cleansing properties
  • May provide antioxidant support*
• Spriojatamol
  
  • ​Earthy aroma
    

Blends Well With

• Blue Tansy
• Clove
• Cypress
• Frankincense
• Geranium
• Ginger
• Immortelle: Anti-Aging Blend
• Juniper Berry
• Lavender
• Lime
• Myrrh
• Wild Orange
• Vetiver

Sourcing Information

One of the main reasons I chose dōTERRA is because of where and how they source their essential oils. dōTERRA believes that plants produce the best chemical properties when they are grown and harvested in their native habitat. ​
dōTERRA sources Spikenard from Nepal. Each batch of essential oils goes through the following battery of tests to ensure that they are pure, potent, effective oils worthy of the dōTERRA name:

• Organoleptic testing
• Microbial testing
• Gas chromatography
• Mass spectrometry
• Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
• Chirality testing
• Isotopic analysis
• Heavy metal testing

You can access the GC/MS reports of each batch of dōTERRA essential oils. These tests are done by an independent third party lab. Your unique Quality ID is located on the bottom of your bottle. Enter that ID at sourcetoyou.com to access the reports.

Learn more about how Spikenard is sourced in the videos below:

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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Research Resources:

doterra.com
The Essential Life
​Emotions & Essential Oils