Spikenard Essential Oil
Best for: Grounding, meditative diffuser blends and calm evenings
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Spikenard essential oil is steam distilled from the rhizomes and roots of Nardostachys jatamansi, sourced from Nepal. It is a greenish yellow to amber brown oil with a sweet, resinous, damp-earth aroma and a mellow spicy edge, and has been valued for centuries as a deep, long-lasting base note.
In aromatherapy it is prized for its grounding, calming character, and is traditionally associated with relaxation, meditation and easing everyday tension. It adds richness and staying power to blends with florals, resins and woods. Spikenard is a protected species (CITES Appendix II), so treat it as a precious oil and use it sparingly.
- Sweet, resinous, earthy aroma with a mellow spicy edge
- Deep base note that adds richness and staying power
- Traditionally associated with relaxation and meditation
- Pairs well with frankincense, myrrh, lavender and rose
Blends well with: Lavender, Roman chamomile, geranium, rose, clary sage, cedarwood, frankincense, myrrh, patchouli, vetiver, bergamot and sweet orange
About this oil
Spikenard essential oil is steam distilled from the rhizomes and roots of Nardostachys jatamansi, sourced from Nepal. It is a greenish yellow to amber brown oil with a sweet, resinous, damp-earth aroma and a mellow spicy edge, and has been valued for centuries as a deep, long-lasting base note.
In aromatherapy it is prized for its grounding, calming character, and is traditionally associated with relaxation, meditation and easing everyday tension. It adds richness and staying power to blends with florals, resins and woods. Spikenard is a protected species (CITES Appendix II), so treat it as a precious oil and use it sparingly.
- Sweet, resinous, earthy aroma with a mellow spicy edge
- Deep base note that adds richness and staying power
- Traditionally associated with relaxation and meditation
- Pairs well with frankincense, myrrh, lavender and rose
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 2–3 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water. For a grounding, meditative blend try 2 drops Spikenard, 2 drops frankincense and 2 drops bergamot.
- BathMix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil (around 0.5–1%, roughly 3–6 drops per 30ml) and patch test first.
Blends well with
Spikenard Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Nardostachys jatamansi |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Rhizomes and roots |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Conservation status | CITES Appendix II; IUCN Critically Endangered |
| Appearance | Greenish yellow to amber brown liquid |
| Aroma | Sweet, resinous and earthy with a mellow spicy edge |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml |
| Origin | Nepal |
| Shelf life | 48 months when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil and patch test the diluted blend for 24 hours before full use.
- Mild skin and eye irritant, and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Stop using it if irritation occurs.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
