Spikenard Essential Oil Wholesale – Jatamansi Oil

Spikenard Essential Oil, commonly known in India as Jatamansi Oil, is steam distilled from the dried aromatic rhizomes and roots of Nardostachys jatamansi. This Himalayan botanical produces a distinctive essential oil with a deep, earthy, woody and musky aroma.

Its persistent base-note character makes Spikenard Oil particularly valuable for natural perfumery, incense, attar-style compositions and professional fragrance development. The aroma is rich and root-like, with warm balsamic, sweet, spicy and slightly leathery nuances.

Product Information

• Product Name: Spikenard Essential Oil

• Hindi Name: Jatamansi Oil

• Accepted Botanical Name: Nardostachys jatamansi

• Botanical Synonym: Nardostachys grandiflora

• Plant Family: Caprifoliaceae

• Plant Part Used: Dried rhizomes and roots

• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

• Country of Origin: India

• Aromatic Note: Base

• Aroma: Earthy, rooty, woody, musky, warm and balsamic

• Appearance: Colour and viscosity may vary between natural batches; refer to the current Certificate of Analysis

• Available Sizes: 10ml sample, 100ml, 250ml, 500ml and 1kg

Botanical Identity

Nardostachys jatamansi is the currently accepted botanical name for Jatamansi or Himalayan Spikenard. The name Nardostachys grandiflora appears in older trade, botanical and regulatory documents but is now treated as a synonym of Nardostachys jatamansi.

These names should not be presented as two unrelated types of Spikenard Oil. Commercial buyers should confirm the botanical identity, plant part, origin and extraction method against the documentation supplied for the current batch.

Aroma and Perfumery Profile

Spikenard Essential Oil opens with an intense earthy and root-like aroma. As it develops, it reveals warm woody, musky, balsamic and mildly sweet undertones. Its fragrance is powerful and long-lasting, so professional formulators normally evaluate it at a low concentration before increasing the amount in a composition.

The oil works particularly well in:

• Woody and earthy fragrance accords

• Amber and oriental-style compositions

• Incense and meditative fragrances

• Attar-inspired perfumes

• Natural perfume bases

• Floral compositions requiring greater depth

• Traditional and contemporary men’s fragrances

Common Applications

Jatamansi Oil is supplied as a concentrated aromatic raw material for:

• Fine fragrance and natural perfumery

• Incense and aromatic preparations

• Attar and oil-based perfume formulations

• Soaps and personal-care fragrances

• Candles and home-fragrance products

• Diffuser and aromatic blends

• Professional fragrance research

• Cosmetic product development

Suitability and permitted concentration depend on the final formulation, intended application and regulations of the destination market. Buyers should conduct stability, compatibility and safety testing before commercial production.

Blends Well With

Spikenard Oil blends effectively with woody, resinous, floral and earthy aromatic materials, including:

• Sandalwood Essential Oil

• Frankincense Essential Oil

• Himalayan Cedarwood Essential Oil

• Vetiver

• Patchouli

• Myrrh

• Lavender

• Rose

• Jasmine

• Geranium

Its heavy base-note character can improve depth and persistence, but it should be introduced carefully because it can dominate lighter materials.

Responsible Sourcing and Trade Documentation

Jatamansi is a conservation-sensitive Himalayan botanical regulated under CITES Appendix II. Availability and international shipment may therefore depend on the legal origin of the material and the documentation required for the particular batch, destination and trade route.

Wholesale buyers should contact us before ordering to discuss traceability, current availability and any applicable CITES or export-document requirements. Requirements can vary by country and should be confirmed before shipment.

Quality Documents and Wholesale Supply

Current-batch documentation such as a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet may be provided where available. Buyers should review the botanical name, plant part, country of origin and analytical specifications shown on the documents before approving a commercial batch.

Samples are available for aroma and formulation evaluation. For current bulk pricing, documentation or international shipping information, submit a wholesale enquiry.

Safety and Handling

Spikenard Essential Oil is a concentrated aromatic ingredient. Do not ingest or apply it undiluted to the skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. Keep the container tightly closed and store it in a cool, dry and dark place.

Professional formulators should review the current SDS, applicable IFRA guidance and destination-market regulations before determining a safe concentration. Finished formulations should undergo appropriate safety and stability testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spikenard Essential Oil?

Spikenard Essential Oil is an aromatic oil steam distilled from the dried rhizomes and roots of Nardostachys jatamansi. In India, it is commonly known as Jatamansi Oil.

What does Jatamansi Oil smell like?

It has a deep earthy, woody, rooty and musky aroma with warm balsamic, sweet and mildly spicy undertones.

Are Nardostachys jatamansi and Nardostachys grandiflora different oils?

Nardostachys jatamansi is the accepted botanical name. Nardostachys grandiflora is an older botanical synonym and may still appear in trade or regulatory documents.

How is Spikenard Oil produced?

It is produced by steam distilling the dried aromatic rhizomes and roots of the plant.

Is Spikenard Oil available wholesale?

Yes. A 10ml sample and wholesale quantities up to 1kg are listed. Contact us regarding larger quantities, current availability and required trade documentation.

Is CITES documentation required?

Jatamansi is listed in CITES Appendix II. Documentation requirements depend on the batch, origin, destination and shipment type, so they should be confirmed before placing an international order.