From the Valerian family, Spikenard is an ancient medicinal & incense herb, mentioned as a priceless anointing herb in the Christian Bible.
Highly regarded in Ayurvedic medicine for nervous & spasmodic conditions. It has excellent calming & sedative properties and may be harmonising to the autonomic nervous system.
May be useful for the skin, with anti-inflammatory effects and may be an effective anti-aging essence.