(1) Note the reference to spikenard in the Song of Solomon and in the Gospels.

(2) The scent of spikenard, not to be confused with American spikenard , a stimulant, is, surprisingly, sedative, since it increases serotonin availability.

(3) A daily glass of konditon, strong in spikenard , was recommended in March: anise wine was appropriate for April.

(4) Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard , very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.

(5) In Mark's account the woman is unnamed, and she anointed Christ's head with the spikenard , rather than His feet as in the above account by John.