description Dried Spikenard Root Overview
Dried spikenard root is the aromatic dried root or rhizome of Nardostachys jatamansi, a Himalayan plant in the valerian family. It has a strong earthy fragrance and has long been used in South Asia as nard, a fragrant material for perfume and incense. The dried botanical is also associated with traditional herbal practices, so the term refers to a plant material with historical aromatic and cultural uses rather than to a standardized manufactured product.
help Dried Spikenard Root FAQ
What plant produces dried spikenard root?
Dried spikenard root comes from Nardostachys jatamansi, a Himalayan plant in the valerian family. The aromatic material is made from its dried root or rhizome.
What does dried spikenard root smell like?
It has a strong, earthy fragrance. Its aroma has made it useful as nard in perfume and incense.
Where does spikenard grow?
Nardostachys jatamansi is associated with the Himalayas and South Asia. The dried root is traded as an aromatic botanical material.
Is spikenard root used in perfume or incense?
Yes. Dried spikenard has long been used as nard, a fragrant material for perfume and incense, rather than only as a culinary spice.
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