Nardi Celtica, Celtic Spikenard
European Spikenard, Roman Spikenard
Sunbul Rumi (Unani)
Sunbul Rumi (Unani)
Herbarius latinus, Petri, 1485
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Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491
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De Materia Medica, Dioscorides, 1555
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.
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.
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:
As with Indian Spikenard and Valerian, it is drying, so not suitable for Yin deficiency
Main Preparations used: