Jatamanshi Oil

Spikenard oil has a warm, misty, heavy aroma, is pale yellow in color and medium in viscosity.
Spikenard oil is extracted from the crushed and dried rhizome of the herb by steam distillation and yields 1-3%
The therapeutic properties of spikenard oil are anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, antiseptic, calmative, sedative, laxative and tonic.
The main chemical components are bornyl acetate, valeranone, jonon, tetramenthyloxatricylodecanol, menthylthymyl-ether and 1,8-cineol.
Spikenard oil has no known contra-indications, but care should be taken as with all oils.
Spikenard oil can be effective for tension, stress, migraine, nervous indigestion and insomnia.
It seems to have rejuvenating qualities especially for the mature skin, and can help with allergies, skin inflammations and rashes.