# Spikenard – Nepal

> Spikenard, Nardostachys jatamansi, ethically wildcrafted in Nepal, steam-distilled from the roots and CITES certified: the sacred nard of ancient incense, distilled in a remote region hit hard by the 2015 earthquake.

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## About
In very remote parts of Nepal, two distillation units turn wild-harvested spikenard roots into one of the oldest sacred oils in the world. The region was badly hit by the 2015 earthquake, and the harvest and distillation bring some prosperity back to it.Spikenard, also called Nard or Jatamansi, is Nardostachys jatamansi, ethically wildcrafted and steam-distilled from the roots, and this oil is CITES certified. It is the ointment mentioned in the New Testament, which tradition says Mary Magdalene used to anoint her master's feet, and it has long been part of the incense of many religious traditions. From a spiritual aspect it is believed to inspire devotion and add to inner peace; Gumbel calls it the oil for seeking inner balance, and Worwood links it with forgiveness and calm.DetailsBotanical name: Nardostachys jatamansiAlso known as: Nard, JatamansiOrigin: Nepal, ethically wildcrafted; CITES certifiedMethod: steam distillation of the rootsShelf life: about 3 to 4 years after openingBlends with: Clove, Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Rose, VetiverHow to useAdd it to a meditation or spiritual blend, or dilute it in a carrier oil with Roman Chamomile, Petitgrain and Clary Sage for a slow shoulder and neck massage. Store it in the dark, ideally refrigerated.A sacred root, distilled with care; bring it home.