Spikenard Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
Spikenard Oil, also known as Jatamansi Oil, is a heavy, earthy, woody and musky essential oil steam distilled from the roots and rhizomes of Nardostachys jatamansi, a small flowering plant of the high Himalayas. It is one of the most ancient and revered aromatic oils, used in perfumery, attars, Ayurveda, aromatherapy and hair care.
Arizone International supplies Spikenard (Jatamansi) Oil from legal, documented sources for perfumers, attar makers, Ayurvedic and hair care brands, and aromatherapy companies.
About Jatamansi
Jatamansi grows at altitudes of about 3,000 to 5,000 metres in the Himalayas of Nepal, India (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim), Bhutan and Tibet. Its name comes from the Sanskrit words "jata" (matted hair) and "mansi", because its roots are covered in hairy, reddish-brown fibres. In Ayurveda, jatamansi is valued as a calming herb and an ingredient in hair oils.
Spikenard is also famous in the ancient world. It was traded from India to Egypt, Rome and the Middle East, and it is mentioned in the Bible, where Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus with a costly ointment of "pure nard".
Conservation Status
Because of over-harvesting from the wild, Nardostachys jatamansi is listed as critically endangered by the IUCN and is included in CITES Appendix II. Its export from India in raw form is restricted, and Nepal is a major legal source of cultivated and permitted material. We supply spikenard oil only with proper origin and CITES documentation.
Aroma and Composition
- Jatamansone (Valeranone)A key sesquiterpene ketone contributing to the earthy, musky scent.
- Calarene (Beta-Gurjunene) and AristoleneAdding woody depth.
- Patchouli Alcohol and Other SesquiterpenesPresent in some oils.
The scent is heavy, earthy, woody, musky and slightly animalic, similar in some ways to valerian and patchouli.
Applications
- Attars and traditional Indian perfumes
- Fine perfumery, as an earthy, musky base note
- Ayurvedic hair oils and hair care products
- Aromatherapy blends for calm and meditation
- Skin care, in small amounts
- Incense
Traditional Use
In Ayurveda, jatamansi is traditionally used for calm, restful sleep and hair health. These are traditional uses and not approved health claims.
Safety and Dilution
Spikenard Oil should always be diluted before skin use. A patch test is recommended. It is not recommended during pregnancy. Not for internal use. Keep out of reach of children. Use within IFRA standards and local regulations.
Quality Parameters
- Botanical identity (Nardostachys jatamansi) and origin
- CITES and origin documentation
- Gas chromatography profile
- Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
- Aroma evaluation
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in small aluminium or amber glass bottles. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Spikenard is very strong and earthy, so it is used in small amounts in attars, perfumes and hair oils. Always keep CITES and origin documents on file, as Nardostachys jatamansi is a protected species.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils and attars, located in Daman near Gujarat. We supply Spikenard Oil only from legal sources, with COA, GC reports and CITES documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Cosmetic / Fragrance / Aromatherapy grade
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- Nepal / India
- Shelf Life
- 36 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Attars and traditional Indian perfumes
- Fine perfumery, as an earthy, musky base note
- Ayurvedic hair oils and hair care products
- Aromatherapy blends for calm and meditation
- Skin care, in small amounts
- Incense
Compliance
Jatamansi is the Indian name for spikenard, Nardostachys jatamansi, a Himalayan plant with hairy, aromatic roots.
Yes. Nardostachys jatamansi is listed as critically endangered, and its trade is controlled under CITES Appendix II.
Spikenard Oil smells heavy, earthy, woody and musky, somewhat like valerian and patchouli.
Yes. Each batch of Spikenard Oil can be supplied with a GC-MS report along with the COA, so you can check its main components.
Yes. We can send a sample of Spikenard Oil for testing so you can approve the aroma and quality before placing a bulk order.
We export Spikenard Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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