Nard Nardostachys jatamansi
- Common Names
- Nard Oil , nard, nardin, muskroot, spikenard
- Botanical Name
- Nardostachys jatamansi
- Syn. Nardostachys grandiflora
- Family
- VALERIANACEAE
Medicinal Uses & Benefits of Nard Oil
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- Medicinal Uses: * Aromatherapy
* Ayurvedic
* Deodorants/Perfumes
- Properties: * Cordial * Emmenagogue * Hypotensive * Nervine * Sedative
- Parts Used: Essential Oil
- Constituents: alpha-pinene,angelicin,beta-sitosterol,jatamansone
How to Use: Nard
Nard is a gentle aromatic sedative related to valerian with similar properties. It is used in skin care and perfume. Use as a sweeter smelling substitute for valerian oil when you need a relaxing sedative for oil blends. Nard is useful for calming the chronic cough of bronchitis. 1
Preparation Methods & Dosage :Essential Oil
Nard : Essential Oil Profile
Nard oil was once one of the most widely used oils in ancient Egypt and Biblical times.
Ayurvedic Medicine
Nard oil is used in India for its antifungal and skin care properties.
Nard Side Effects: Avoid when pregnant
Plant Description
Nard is a member of the Valerianaceae family, and though it shares a common name with the Amercian species Spikenard,Aralia racemosa, the two species are not botanically related.
Regional Traditions :Ayurvedic *
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