Spikenard Essential Oil
Spikenard Essential Oil
Spikenard Essential Oil (Nardostachys jatamansi)
Spikenard Essential Oil (Nardostachys jatamansi) is steam distilled from the rhizomes and roots of the plant, sourced from Nepal. Its sweet, resinous, damp-earth aroma with a mellow spicy edge has been valued for centuries as a grounding base note and excellent fixative in perfumery.
In aromatherapy, Spikenard is prized for its deeply grounding, calming aroma, often used to support relaxation and meditation and to help ease everyday stress and tension.
In skincare, Spikenard is valued for its soothing qualities, commonly included in creams and lotions formulated for dry or irritated-looking skin.
Nardostachys jatamansi is listed on CITES Appendix II due to overharvesting of wild plants across its native Himalayan range, and the species is independently assessed by the IUCN as Critically Endangered, with reported severe population decline in the wild over the past decade. We encourage customers to source responsibly and to treat this oil as a precious, limited resource.
A little care goes a long way: Spikenard Essential Oil is a mild skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic skin reaction, so always dilute well before topical use and patch test first.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Nardostachys jatamansi |
| Plant Part Used | Rhizomes and Roots |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | Nepal |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Greenish Yellow to Amber Brown Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.495 to 1.510 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.940 to 0.960 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | -30° to -10° |
| Conservation Status | CITES Appendix II; IUCN Critically Endangered |
| Shelf Life | 48 Months |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, Spikenard's grounding, earthy aroma helps create a calm, meditative atmosphere.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, Spikenard supports deep relaxation and helps ease everyday stress and tension.
Blended in a cream/lotion
In a cream or lotion, Spikenard is valued for its soothing qualities on dry or irritated-looking skin.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Spikenard oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as lavender, Roman chamomile, geranium, rose, clary sage, cedarwood, frankincense, myrrh, patchouli, vetiver, bergamot and sweet orange. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document. Given this oil's conservation status, please use sparingly and source responsibly.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Spikenard is an excellent fixative base note — try it at 1-3% of the fragrance concentrate.
Skincare Inclusion Rate
For creams and lotions, Spikenard works well at 0.5-1% of the total formulation.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
For a grounding, meditative blend, try 2 drops Spikenard with 2 drops Frankincense and 2 drops Bergamot.
Cold-Process Soap
Spikenard holds up well in cold-process soap — try 2-3% of total oil weight for a lasting earthy-woody scent.
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Spikenard Essential Oil (Nardostachys jatamansi)
Spikenard Essential Oil (Nardostachys jatamansi) is steam distilled from the rhizomes and roots of the plant, sourced from Nepal. Its sweet, resinous, damp-earth aroma with a mellow spicy edge has been valued for centuries as a grounding base note and excellent fixative in perfumery.
In aromatherapy, Spikenard is prized for its deeply grounding, calming aroma, often used to support relaxation and meditation and to help ease everyday stress and tension.
In skincare, Spikenard is valued for its soothing qualities, commonly included in creams and lotions formulated for dry or irritated-looking skin.
Nardostachys jatamansi is listed on CITES Appendix II due to overharvesting of wild plants across its native Himalayan range, and the species is independently assessed by the IUCN as Critically Endangered, with reported severe population decline in the wild over the past decade. We encourage customers to source responsibly and to treat this oil as a precious, limited resource.
A little care goes a long way: Spikenard Essential Oil is a mild skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic skin reaction, so always dilute well before topical use and patch test first.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Nardostachys jatamansi |
| Plant Part Used | Rhizomes and Roots |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | Nepal |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Greenish Yellow to Amber Brown Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.495 to 1.510 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.940 to 0.960 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | -30° to -10° |
| Conservation Status | CITES Appendix II; IUCN Critically Endangered |
| Shelf Life | 48 Months |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, Spikenard's grounding, earthy aroma helps create a calm, meditative atmosphere.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, Spikenard supports deep relaxation and helps ease everyday stress and tension.
Blended in a cream/lotion
In a cream or lotion, Spikenard is valued for its soothing qualities on dry or irritated-looking skin.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Spikenard oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as lavender, Roman chamomile, geranium, rose, clary sage, cedarwood, frankincense, myrrh, patchouli, vetiver, bergamot and sweet orange. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document. Given this oil's conservation status, please use sparingly and source responsibly.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Spikenard is an excellent fixative base note — try it at 1-3% of the fragrance concentrate.
Skincare Inclusion Rate
For creams and lotions, Spikenard works well at 0.5-1% of the total formulation.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
For a grounding, meditative blend, try 2 drops Spikenard with 2 drops Frankincense and 2 drops Bergamot.
Cold-Process Soap
Spikenard holds up well in cold-process soap — try 2-3% of total oil weight for a lasting earthy-woody scent.
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Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
