Spikenard was one of the early aromatics used by the ancient Egyptians and is mentioned in the Bible in Song of Solomon, and in the Book of John where Mary used it to anoint the feet of Jesus. It has also been used historically by wealthy Roman women in perfumes and beauty preparations. Spikenard is a soft, aromatic herb with a strongly pungent rhizome root. It is native to the mountainous regions of Northern India, as well as China and Japan. It has Golden yellow to greenish color slightly viscous liquid.
Spikenard Essential Oil is precious and much valued oil, with a long history of use for emotional and spiritual healing. In ancient Egypt, the priests and priestesses at the healing Temple of Hathor at Dendera both taught and administered the Sacred Science of essential oils. This knowledge, which was handed down by the priest/initiates for over 5,000 years is recorded on the walls of Dendera Temple. Some people believe that Jesus and Mary Magdalene participated in the Mystery School as taught at Dendera and learned the magic of the esoteric anointing oils. The Sanatorium was later used as a healing center, where holy water was mixed with essential oils, amulets and crystals and used for bathing to relieve physical, mental and emotional distress. The Greeks, and later the Romans, adopted this practice and carried it into Celtic Britain and Gaul, and the idea of the "spa" was born.
It has also known as Jatamansi in India. It is one of the best oils for calming the nerves. It is grounding and settles an out-of-balance mind. It is post-digestive oil in India. It is a stimulant to the male hormonal system brings courage and power. It helps people feel in charge of their lives.
Spikenard helps to reconcile all that has happened to us in this lifetime upon the earth, and to make peace with those who have hurt us. It is a fragrance of forgiveness. Its purpose is to release the past from the shackles of our own making, those that relentlessly bind us to repeating actions that affect the freedom of the Spirit.
Spikenard was highly regarded in India as a perfume, health-supporting herb, and skin tonic. Prized at the time of Christ, it was used by Mary of Bethany to anoint the feet of Jesus before the Last Supper. This is relaxing and soothing oil for the skin.
Benefit & Uses: Oil of spikenard is mostly used for conditions of the heart and the nervous system. But it also has a digestive action that assists with nausea, constipation and colic. It can help with hemorrhoids, varicose veins and menstrual conditions because it helps circulate and strengthen blood flow. Spikenard Essential Oil is used by aroma therapists for rashes, wrinkles, cuts, insomnia, migraines, and wounds.
Spikenard is ancient oil, used for spiritual and medicinal purposes as far back as the time of the ancient Egyptians and Hebrews. Spikenard Essential Oil, or "nard" as it' is sometimes known, is useful for anxiety and nervous tension, difficulty sleeping, and is said to be useful for menstrual discomfort and nausea.
Used in Allergies, Candida, flatulent indigestion, heart arrhythmias, insomnia, menstrual problems/PMS, nausea, nervous tension, perfume, rashes, relaxation, staph infections, stress, tachycardia, tension and wounds that will not heal. It has also antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, immune stimulant, deodorant, relaxing and skin tonic.
Spikenard is very spiritual oil. It has been used in Egypt, and by priests and kings, as anointing oil and to induce mediation. This oil will help us release the need to control and rebel against power and authority figures. For those who misuse the power of will, this will be good oil for emotional healing work. In the positive sense, it will reconnect us spiritually.