Spikenard is an aromatic plant native to the Himalayas and India. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and as an OINTMENT, and its essential oil is known as nard. The term spikenard is derived from the Greek word for 'nard, ' which is 'nardos.' The term can also refer to a type of perfume made from the plant's essential oil. In the Bible, spikenard is mentioned several times and is often associated with Mary Magdalene.