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spikenard

plant, Nardostachys species
Also known as: Nardostachys grandiflora, Nardostachys jatamansi(Show More)
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spikenard, (Nardostachys jatamansi), perennial herb (family Caprifoliaceae) of the Himalayas and its fragrant essential oil. The plant and its oil have been used since ancient times in traditional medicines, and the oil, derived from its woody rhizomes, is used as a perfume and in religious ceremonies. It is listed as a critically endangered species by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Several members of the genus Aralia are also known as spikenard. American spikenard...

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