Status: Wildcrafted Latin: Nardostachys jatamansi Family: Valerianaceae Country: Nepal Extraction: Steam distilled Part distilled: Resin Odor: Mossy, earthy, humus-like Calming and balancing for body, mind and spirit. Aids in finding inner peace in lifes chaos by regulating heart beat and balancing Autonomic Nervous System. Regenerates all functions of skin layers, healing incurable skin problems. Aromatherapy Uses: anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, fungicidal, deodorant, laxative, phlebotonic, sedative( cardiac, sacral, solar plexuses), tonic (ovarian); similar action to valerian (?perhaps orally) Skin: allergies, rashes, dermatitis, psoriasis, inflammation, wound healing, mature skin, rejuvenating, unites functions of skin layers, aids hair and teeth Digestive: constipation Cardiovascular/Lymphatic: hemorrhoids, varicosities, regulates heartbeat, (systolic/diastolic), harmonizes circulation in heart, large body and lung, stimulates arterial and venous circulation; aids cardiac pain of nervous origin Immune: fever (cooling), staph infection Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: regulates hormonal system when imbalanced; stimulates ovaries Nervous Brain/ Mind: insomnia, nervous indigestion, migraine, balances Sympathetic with Parasympathetic functions, calms restlessness Emotional/Energetic: intensifies feelings towards a spiritual teacher, inspires devotion, generosity and deep inner peace, aids in finding inner balance in emotional and spiritual interplay Blends well with: rose, frankincense, orange, sage, myrrh, petitgrain, lavender Satety Data: Non-toxic, Non-irritant SOURCES: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998 Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997 |
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