This oil is also known as spikenard essential oil. It is extracted by steam distillation of the resin obtained from Nardostachys jatamansi. It is used in aromatherapy as a sedative and calming agent for its earthy and somewhat wet, soil-like smell, which resembles the smell of moss. This oil is known to reduce all three doshas (faults) in Ayurveda especially kapha and pitta. Jatamansi is a known brain tonic, nervine, and antispasmodic. It imparts a sense of calmness, peace and relaxation to the body. This oil helps manage stress, tension and anxiety. It also increases the level of serotonin and taurine and thus, helps in improving brain and heart functions. It is known to have properties that reduce high blood pressure, diabetes, deficit hyperactivity disorder, epilepsy, autism, eye disorders, hepatitis, liver problems, insomnia, sleep disorders and alcoholism. It calms and balances the sympathetic nervous system and is used in hysteria and other nervous convulsive problems. It is also known to help in mental disorders, strengthens the mind, has special potency as an antipsychotic agent, reduces hyperactivity and restlessness and aggressiveness in hyperactive children. It can be used to treat Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases and palpitations of the heart. It possesses anti-arrhythmic activity having use in cases of atrial or auricular flutter.
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Packaging:
- 15-100 ml sizes are available in high quality amber glass bottles with glass dropper/rubber bulb.
- 300-1250 ml sizes are available in high quality virgin aluminium bottles.