Common Name: Jatamansi (Spikenard ) Botanical Name: Nardostachys grandiflorai D. C. Source: Wild crafted Introduction / Varity of plant / Method of extraction / Distilled organ: Jatamansi oil is obtained by steam distillation of dried rhizomes of Nardostachys grandiflora D. C. 1. Organoleptic Properties AppearanceFluid to slightly viscous liquid. Color Varies from amber to deep blue or greenish blue. Aroma Heavy, sweet-woody and spicy-animal odor. 2. Physico-chemical Properties Specific gravity 0.9300 to 0.9587 at 25º C Refractive index 1.5055 to 1.5458 at 25º C Acid number 1.5 to 8 Ester number 6 to 45 Ester number after acetylation 40 to 65 Solubility Soluble in 0.4 to 1.5 vol. of 90% alcohol