Spikenard, also called nard, nardin, and muskroot, is a class of aromatic amber-colored essential oil derived from Nardostachys jatamansi, a flowering plant in the honeysuckle family which grows in the Himalayas of Nepal, China, and India.
What does oil of nard smell like?
With both an earthy and musky scent, spikenard essential oil is also a highly prized perfume.
Is nard a lavender?
In biblical texts, lavender is often referred to as spikenard or nard (from the Greek name for lavender, naardus, after the Syrian city Naarda). Under this pseudonym, lavender appears multiple times throughout the Bible, most often associated with its amazing scent that was prized by ancient people.Sep 7, 2017
What does nard perfume smell like?
The scent of Spikenard is sometimes described as woody, spicy, and musty. Its aroma is earthy and suggestive of the roots it is distilled from.
What does nard represent in the Bible?
The value of the nard ("spikenard") was more than 300 denarii. Since a denarius was the wage for a day's labor, the value of Mary's perfume was a year's wages. Assuming the median income in the United States, this worshiping woman poured $12, 000 worth of perfume on her Lord.
What was nard used for in ancient times?
Historical use Nard was used to perfume the body of Patroklos by Achilles in Book 18 of Homer's Iliad. Nard is mentioned a number of times in the Old Testament. It was used as one of the Eleven Herbs for the Incense in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.
What does the fragrance nard smell like?
The Nardostachys jatamansi (a very thick and pale yellow to amber in color) is exceptional and mingled with valerian root (which is a very dark and thin liquid extracted from the root via alcohol) to uplift and thin out the heavy, musky, earthy smell with lighter musky floral notes.
What perfumes have Nard in them?
- Giorgio Armani. Emporio Armani Night by faevert42.
- Initio Parfums Prives. Oud for Greatness by dudebro.
- Roja Dove. Parfum De La Nuit No 2 by Itsalladream.
- Hermetica. Figfever by mariyana.b.
- Bond No 9. Astor Place by alc4real18.
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
- Chanel.
- Paco Rabanne.
What is pure nard used for?
It is found at an altitude of about 3,000 to 5,000 m (9,800 to 16,400 ft). Its rhizomes can be crushed and distilled into an intensely aromatic, amber-colored essential oil with a thick consistency. Nard oil is used as a perfume, an incense, and as an herbal medicine.