Known simply as Nard commonly, Spikenard Root (Aralia Racemosa) is an herb from the Valerian family that has been used for thousands of years. Most commonly, an oil is extracted from the root that has been used to create perfumes and incense for thousands of years. Indeed it was sold throughout Ancient Egypt, Greece, the Mid East, and Rome as a part of a perfume called Nardium. It is famous as well as one of the 11 sacred Holy herbs used in incense in the High Temple of Jerusalem and as being used to anoint the body of Patroklos as a perfume by Achilles within the Illiad.

Within Ayurvedic Medicine and modern herbal practice it is generally hailed as a nerve tonic that makes a great sedative. In this way it is sometimes used to treat sleep disorders. There is some evidence that it may aid in balancing the menstrual cycle as well. Topically, it is also believed to be of great use in treating allergies and skin rashes.

This is a 1 oz packet of cut Spikenard Root.