Nardi Celtica, Celtic Spikenard

European Spikenard, Roman Spikenard
Sunbul Rumi (Unani)

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Herbarius latinus, Petri, 1485

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Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491

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De Materia Medica, Dioscorides, 1555

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Flora von Deutschland (28), Kohler, 1886

Botanical name:

Valeriana celtica

Parts used:

Root or whole plant
“It is small plant which is collected alongwith its roots” (Avicenna)

Temperature & Taste:

Warm, dry. Pungent, aromatic.

Uses:

It has the virtues of Indian Spikenard, but weaker
It is more powerful to promote Urine, dissolve Stones, and strengthen the Stomach.
“Roman nard is weaker than Indian spikenard and Suri variety in all properties except in promoting diuresis.” (Avicenna)

Dose:

Powder: 1–3 grams with Honey

Substitute:

Celtic Spikenard was used as a substitute for Indian Spikenard when unavailable.

Main Combinations:

1. Jaundice and Stomach disorders, Celtic Spikenard with Decoction of Wormwood (Dioscorides)

Cautions:

As with Indian Spikenard and Valerian, it is drying, so not suitable for Yin deficiency

Main Preparations used:


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