Spikenard
G I FT FR O M T H E PEAK S
On April 25, 2015, Nepal experienced a devastating earthquake that killed almost 9,000 people
and injured nearly 22,000. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.8Mw or 8.1Ms and a maximum
Mercalli Intensity of IX (Violent). “Spikenard was an oil that we had on our radar for quite some
time,” said Jared Moon, do-TERRA Strategic Sourcing Manager. “So we added it to our post-
earthquake economic impact efforts.” Spikenard is a primitive oil that has
been used for centuries in Ayurvedic practices for benefits such as
mental clarity and grounding, as well as helping skin and hair health.
Spikenard is a great addition to our collection. The exciting thing
about Spikenard is that it is being produced and harvested
in areas completely separate from Wintergreen.
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