[[File:Spikenard.jpg|thumb|350px|left|SpikenardNardostachys jatamansi]]Other Names : Nardostachys jatamansi, American Spikenard, Anis Sauvage, Aralia à Grappes, Aralia racemosa, Aralie Épineuse, Aralie à Grappes, Espinardo Americano, Grande Salsepareille, Indian Root, Life-of-Man, Life of Man, Old Man's Root, Pettymorell, Salsepareille d’Amérique, Spignet, Small Spikenard, Spikenard, Nardostachys Jatamansi, Jatamansi oil, Himalayan spikenard, Nard, Nardin, muskroot<br>Spikenard is a plant. The root is used to make medicine. Spikenard essential oil is a substance used in aromatherapy. Sourced from Nardostachys jatamansi (a plant in the valerian family), this essential oil has a strong, earthy scent.
==Special Precautions of Spikenard==
* Do not take spikenard essential oil internally.
* In addition, spikenard essential oil is thought to help destroy bacteria and fungi.
* It's also purported to reduce inflammation.
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