| Spikenard is in the valerian family of essential oils and | | | | migraine headaches. It is known for its ability to help |
| has many properties similar to Valerian oil, a not so | | | | allergic skin reactions, and is used for wounds that will |
| pleasant smelling oil. It is mentioned 5 times in the | | | | not heal. Spikenard calms the heart and settles the |
| Scriptures. Here is one of the quotes- | | | | emotions. It can be used for nervous tension, anxiety, |
| "Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure | | | | and insomnia. It acts like valerian in its antidepressant |
| nard [spikenard], anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped them | | | | properties. It has a decidedly calming effect that instills |
| with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance | | | | a profound sense of peace. Spikenard soothes the |
| of the perfume." John 12:3 | | | | deepest anxieties and replaces negative emotions with |
| How Did the Ancient World Use Spikenard? | | | | acceptance and compassion. |
| Ancient peoples used spikenard for perfumes, | | | | What is the Best Way to Apply This Oil?Spikenard |
| medicines, skin tonic, incense, and as a mood enhancer. | | | | can be applied on location, inhaled, rubbed on the feet, |
| It was considered one of the sacred chrisms for | | | | or on the head. I find the fragrance of spikenard, an |
| anointing monarchs and high initiates. The Greek and | | | | acquired taste. Many are repelled by it because of its |
| Romans perfumers used it in the preparation of | | | | similarity to valerian which smells like dirty socks to a |
| nardinum, one of the most celebrated scented oils of | | | | lot of people. Spikenard is non-toxic, non-irritating and |
| the first century. This was the last oil Jesus received | | | | non-sensitizing. |
| before being arrested and going to the cross. | | | | Would you like to discover how spikenard is used to |
| How Can Our Modern World Use This Oil? Spikenard | | | | heal through the art of aromatherapy? Educational |
| is used mainly for regulating the nervous system and | | | | courses can lead to certification as a clinical |
| the heart. It is helpful for rapid and irregular heartbeat. | | | | aromatherapist. The Institute of Spiritual Healing and |
| Its antispasmodic properties aid digestive action and | | | | Aromatherapy offers these courses and includes |
| therefore helps nausea, constipation and intestinal colic. | | | | information on spikenard. |
| It is recommended for hemorrhoids, varicose veins and | | | | |