The source of the nard, or spikenard, mentioned in the Bible is generally considered to be a small aromatic plant (Nardostachys jatamansi) found in the Himalaya Mountains.
Tiek uzskatīts, ka nardu eļļu, kas minēta Bībelē, ieguva no neliela, aromātiska auga (Nardostachys jatamansi), kas aug Himalajos.