Category Archives: Nardostachys jatamansi (Nard / Spikenard)

Nardostachys jatamansi is commonly called spikenard or nard. Nard is a flowering plant in the same family as valerian and studies suggest that it may have particular mood elevating properties. Studies have investigated the mood elevating effects of nard on … Continue reading →

Nardostachys jatamansi is a flowering plant that belongs to the Caprifoliaceae or honeysuckle family of flowering plant. In this regard the plant is closely related to valerian and has similar pink, bell-shaped flower. Common names for the plant include spikenard, … Continue reading →