Spikenard (Jatamansi) Oil
(Nardostachys Jatamansi)
Grounding • Devotion • Emotional Healing
Deeply earthy and soul anchoring, Spikenard Essential Oil is a sacred oil of stillness and remembrance. Revered for centuries in spiritual rites, healing traditions, and natural perfumery, it quiets emotional turbulence, grounds scattered energy, and gently guides the heart back to peace.
Price range: ₹899.00 through ₹1,799.00
Spikenard Essential Oil is one of the most ancient and revered aromatic substances known to humankind. It is distilled from the roots of Nardostachys jatamansi, a rare Himalayan plant long treasured in spiritual, medicinal, and ceremonial traditions. Its aroma is unmistakably deep, earthy, musky, and resinous, grounding the senses and drawing awareness inward.
Historically used in ancient Greek, Egyptian, Roman, and sacred religious rituals, Spikenard has been associated with devotion, humility, and emotional purification. Its fragrance carries a profound calming influence, making it a powerful ally for anxiety, emotional exhaustion, grief, insomnia, and stress related imbalance. Closely related to valerian, Spikenard is known to soothe the nervous system, quiet mental agitation, and support deep emotional regulation.
On a physical level, Spikenard is valued for its anti inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. It has traditionally been used to ease muscular and joint discomfort, menstrual tension, migraines, digestive sluggishness, and skin conditions such as dandruff, dryness, irritation, and psoriasis. Its circulation stimulating qualities support lymphatic flow, nerve vitality, and cellular regeneration, making it particularly beneficial for mature, dry, or energetically depleted skin.
Emotionally and spiritually, Spikenard is a profound heart medicine. It offers comfort during sorrow, emotional shock, or inner unrest, gently dissolving stored tension while fostering emotional stability and spiritual clarity. Its grounding nature anchors awareness into the body, allowing a sense of safety, surrender, and quiet strength to emerge.
Highly prized in natural perfumery, Spikenard’s rich musky earthy aroma adds depth, warmth, and longevity to blends, making it a sacred base note that lingers close to the skin and soul.
Botanical Name
Nardostachys Jatamansi
Plant Part
Roots
Extraction Method
Steam Distillation
Origin
Himalayas, Nepal
Aroma Profile
Deep, earthy, musky, and resinous, grounding, introspective, and quietly powerful.
Therapeutic Benefits
- Emotional Grounding: Calms anxiety, stress, insomnia, and emotional overwhelm
- Nervous System Support: Soothes agitation, supports deep rest and inner stillness
- Anti-inflammatory Action: Helps ease joint pain, muscle tension, migraines, and menstrual discomfort
- Skin Regeneration: Supports dry, mature, inflamed, or irritated skin; encourages cellular renewal
- Antimicrobial Support: Exhibits antibacterial and antifungal properties
- Spiritual & Heart Healing: Supports grief processing, emotional release, and heart-centered awareness
- Perfume & Ritual Use: A sacred base note prized for depth, longevity, and devotional character
How to Use
- Diffusion: Add 2–3 drops to create a deeply grounding, meditative atmosphere
- Perfume: Dilute lightly and apply to pulse points for emotional stability and spiritual anchoring
- Massage: Blend with a carrier oil for grounding bodywork or nervous system support
- Bath: Add 2–3 drops (pre-diluted) for deep relaxation and emotional release
- Room Freshener: Use in a gentle mist to ground spaces and clear heavy energy
Energetic & Chakra Correspondence
Spikenard has a uniquely broad energetic influence. It strongly activates the Root Chakra for grounding, safety, and stability, while also supporting the Sacral Chakra by releasing emotional blockages and enhancing sensory awareness. It calms the Solar Plexus Chakra, easing stored tension and ego driven unrest, and gently harmonizes the Third Eye Chakra by quieting mental noise and fostering humility, inner vision, and spiritual clarity. Its subtle heart resonance further supports emotional healing and self acceptance.
Safety & Precautions
For external use only. Always dilute before topical application and perform a patch test prior to use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Not recommended for use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or for young children unless guided by a qualified professional.
