Jatamansi oil is extracted from the roots of the perennial herbaceous plant Nardostachys jatamansi. It is also known as spikenard. The plant is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Botanical Name: Nardostachys jatamansi
Other Name: Nard, nardin, and muskroot
Country of Origin: India
Colour: pale yellow to greenish
Odour: woody, earthy, and musky
Refractive Index: 1.500 to 1.510
Optical Rotation: -12° to -10°
Specific Gravity: 0.940 to 0.960
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and oils, but insoluble in water
