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Jatamansi Oil
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Jatamansi
oil is obtained through stem distillation of dried rhizomes of
Nardostachys grandiflora, a perennial member of the Valeriananceae
family. The plant, which grows in the wild to heights of up to
two feet, is found on the rocky ledges and open slopes of the
Himalayas at altitudes between 10,000 to 16,500 feet.
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Common Name:
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Jatamansi (Spikenard )
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Botanical Name:
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Nardostachys
grandiflorai D. C. |
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Source: |
Wild crafted |
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Introduction / Varity of
plant / Method of extraction / Distilled organ:
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Jatamansi oil is
obtained by steam distillation of dried rhizomes of
Nardostachys grandiflora D. C. |
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1.
Organoleptic Properties |
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Appearance
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Fluid to slightly
viscous liquid. |
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Color
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Varies from amber to
deep blue or greenish blue. |
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Aroma
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Heavy, sweet-woody and
spicy-animal odor. |
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2.
Physico-chemical Properties |
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Specific gravity
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0.9300 to 0.9587 at 25º
C |
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Refractive index
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1.5055 to 1.5458 at 25º
C |
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Acid number
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1.5 to 8
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Ester number
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6 to 45
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Ester number after
acetylation |
40 to 65
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Solubility
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Soluble in 0.4 to 1.5
vol. of 90% alcohol |
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3. Uses
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(a)
In perfumery such as oriental bases, heavy florals,
fougeres, woody bases, animal ambre types, etc; in
flavors as a modifier for valerian, hop, ginger, calamus,
cardamom, etc. |
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(b)
Medicinal & Aromatherapy use:
Used for calming nerves,
grounding for Vata dosha. This oil contains very
powerful grounding forces, to asssist people in taking
charge of one's life. It is used for varios conditions
such as reproductive issues, digestion issues, skin
issues. This oil is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal,
anti-infectious, anti-parasitic and anti-septic as well
as antispasmodic |
Packing:
Aluminum container of 5-10-25-50 & 100 Kg
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