Answer: spikenard

AnswerCrossword Clue
SPIKENARDAromatic root
SPIKENARDAromatic East Indian plant.
SPIKENARDPlant of the ginseng family
spikenardThe Himalayan plant of the valerian family that produces the rhizome from which this ointment was prepared
spikenardA costly perfumed ointment much valued in ancient times
spikenardan aromatic oil or balsam yielded by an Indian valerianaceous herb
spikenardA plant resembling spikenard in fragrance