10..9..8.. Spikenard

Year 2009 had been a difficult year for all.
On an economic scale as much as emotionally and professionally.
A year that has shaken our deep-rooted beliefs.


In Traditional Chinese Medicine our deep-rooted beliefs are intimately linked with the Water energy principle. It is water that will flow always downwards. It is water as well which builds the base for organic life.


Putting into action the idea of mind and life mirroring each other, this year has made us aware of what is really useful and necessary.
Returning to our solid base in order to head off strong.


An essential oil that corresponds much to this image of strong roots empowering the flower is the Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansis):
thick roots, fine stem, small flowers.

For having a good start into 2010, I recommend a 3-day cure:

1 drop of the essential oil of Spikenard onto the solar and cardiac plexus 3 times a day.

Prof. WABNER (www.etherischeoele.de) introduces this marvel as:

"The most precious of all balm oils in antiquity has been Spikenard."

According to him it is mainly its strong calming effect are mainly due to the combination of sesquiterpenes.
Massaging it on the solar and cardiac plexus gives us a tripple benefit:
+ biochemical
+ application close to the nervous plexus
+ smell


It's quality as a balm oil are displayed in the fact that it is one of the few essential oils that may be applied directly onto the irritated psoriasis skin (omitting any area close to the eyes as being the general rule for the application of essential oils).


Spikenard characteristics


plant part used: roots


pathologies


anemia
ovary insufficiency
psoriasis
staphylococci
tachycardia
varicose / hemorrhoids


actif components


acids
aldehydes
ketones
coumarins
monoterpenes
oxydes
phenols
sesquiterpenes
sesquiterpenols


therapeutic effects


anti-bacterial
anti-epileptic
anxiolytic
calming
cardiotonic
ovary-stimulating
phlebotonic
sedative


counter-indications


none known


References


- aromatherapy courses by Elske MILES and Michel ODOUL at the Institut Français de Shiatsu www.shiatsu-institut.fr
- "l'aromathérapie exactement" by Pierre FRANCHOMME et al, Roger 2001
- "aromatherapy for health professionals" by Shirley & Len PRICE, Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier 2007
- "Aromatherapie" by Prof. WABNER, Urban & Fischer 2009