Try 1 drop of Spikenard, 1 drop of Patchouli and 2 drops of Lavender blended with 5ml of Carrot and 5ml of Evening Primrose or Borage oil as a moisturiser or night treatment for mature skin.

It is also a wonderful skincare oil and should be considered as an alternative to Frankincense for its rejuvenating action. Closely related to Valerian, Spikenard blends well with Cedarwood, Lavender, Patchouli, Bergamot and Vetiver

Spikenard can be used in most instances where Valerian would be used. It has a lighter, perhaps more easily blended aroma than Valerian.

Main Theraputic Properties: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Calmative, Digestive stimulant.

Contraindications: Non toxic and non irritant in prescribed doses.

Chakra: Heart & Sacral.

Chinese Element: Fire (& Wood).

Country of Origin: Nepal.

Plant Family: Valerianaceae.

Method of Extraction: The oil is steam distilled from the dried root of the plant.

Spikenard is a herb which grows up to one meter in height. It produces a pale yellow to amber coloured oil.