It is an herb that grows in the Himalayas at high altitude (from 2000m to 5000m altitude). Harvesting is therefore difficult.
With a perfume of nard Mary Magdalene anointed the feet of Jesus Christ. The scent it gives off is very particular. In its raw state, this scent is not very pleasant as it is reminiscent of the smell of feet. But in the right proportion it becomes a scent that reminds and enhances the scent of roses.