766. Aralia

Nomenclature

Spikenard; American spikenard; spignet; petty-morrel; spice berry.

Description and references

Dried rhizome and roots of Aralia racemosa L., Araliaceae. Habit. Northeastern U.S. Constit. Starch, pectin, sugar, resin. The active constituent appears to be a volatile oil of unknown constitution.

Ingredient of Compound White Pine Syrup: N. F. XI.