Aromatherapy Share: Spikenard (Nardostachys Grandiflora Jatamansi)...

Spikenard is a Certified Organic root essence from Nepal that grows at a very high altitude of 3000 - 5000 meters. She is considered endangered due to the over-harvesting for medicine. Spikenard is widely used in Ayurvedic Medicine for nervous system disorders. She is written about in both the Old and New Testaments, and is referred to multiple times in Solomon's Song of Songs.

As a medicine, Spikenard is anti-fungal and addresses foot fungus (like Athlete's Foot), and other fungal infections. She is good for the heart as a tonic, as well as for circulation, arteriosclerosis, heart pain, and heart beat regulation. Spikenard helps our memory and other neurological disorders, and she is a Parasympathetic Nervous System stimulator. When experiencing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, insomnia, stress, or tension, she really helps the body unwind and let go. She is a hormone regulator that supports a balanced moon cycle, helps impotence, supports birth, and addresses menopause disharmonies. Spikenard also helps skin conditions like psoriasis, rashes, infections, wounds, wrinkles, and scleroderma.

Energetically, Spikenard helps depression, anxiety, irritability, and fear. She calms the nervous system in order to address panic disorders, restlessness, mental fatigue, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. When we are seeking deep inner peace, devotional inspiration, and an awakening into our higher spiritual purpose, Spikenard is a wonderful meditative guide and harmonizer between the physical and spiritual energies within and around us.

Anoint onto the problem areas of concern, over the heart, onto the major arteries and veins, and/or onto the bottoms of the feet 2-3 times a day. Pour 5-10 drops each time, and continue this protocol for 120 days to start. Journal your experience and road to self-healing. Use your intuition to either add or subtract drops from this baseline. The plants will help on this journey when we are listening to them working with us. Use with consciousness, Love, and and open heart and mind.