Jatamansi oil is obtained by steam distillation of crushed and dried rhizomes of Nardostachys Jatamansi D.C and belongs to the Valerianaceae family.

The therapeutic properties of Spikenard Oil or Jatamansi Oil are sedative, laxative, anti bacterial, anti fungal and anti inflammatory. Aromatherapy recognizes important calming qualities in it (cardio- solar- and sacre-plexes). In flavors this oil is used to augment the notes of other constituents of the composition.

Olfactory – Earthy, harsh wood like smell that is slightly musky.