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Spikenard

Cam tùng

Nardostachys jatamansi

Nard, Jatamansi

Caprifoliaceae · Rễ ngầm · Rhizomes · Steam-distilled


Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) — botanical illustration
Nardostachys jatamansi

Safety

CITES Appendix II · Skin sensitization low

Low skin sensitization risk.

Sustainability: Nardostachys jatamansi is CITES Appendix II due to Himalayan overharvesting.

No clear pregnancy data, avoid use.


Usage guidelines

CITES status
Appendix II
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Calarene10.0 – 18.0 %
Jatamansone8.0 – 15.0 %
β-Maaliene5.0 – 12.0 %
Aristolone5.0 – 10.0 %

Botanical source

Nardostachys jatamansi grows in the Himalayas at 3,000-5,000m, Nepal, Bhutan, India, China.

In the Bible and Ayurveda, nard is a sacred symbol, Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus with nard oil.

Family Caprifoliaceae (previously Valerianaceae).


Notes

Woody, earthy, warm, balsamic aroma with a faint 'animalic' note. Niche perfumery.