Therapeutic properties

The therapeutic properties of spikenard oil are anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, antiseptic, calmative, sedative, laxative and tonic.

Chemical composition

The main chemical components are bornyl acetate, valeranone, jonon, tetramenthyloxatricylodecanol, menthylthymyl-ether and 1,8-cineol.

Uses

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.

• Vapor therapy or used in the bath
  • In vapor therapy or diluted in the bath Spikenard oil can help with tension, stress and insomnia.
• Blended massage oil
  • As blended massage oil, Spikenard oil can assist with tension, stress, migraine and insomnia.

Spikenard oil blends well with

Although most essential oils blend well with one another, Spikenard oil blends particularly well with Lavender, Lemon, Clary sage, Neroli, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Precautions

Spikenard oil has no known contra-indications, but care should be taken as with all oils.