Wake Up! Smell The…
Spikenard – Nardostachys jatamansi
Aroma – Heavy, warm, peaty, musty.
Therapeutic Properties – Antiseptic, antibiotic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, calmative, sedatitve, anti-infectious.
Interesting Facts – Related to valerian. In chapter 12 of the Book of John in the Bible it says, “Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus.” Wealthy Roman women used it in beauty preparations.
If you can’t give it a rest at the end of the day, ask Mr. Spikenard to bring you a dream!
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