Jasmine (3% Jojoba)
Botanical Name: Jasminum grandiflorum
Synonym: Jasminum officinalis
Botanical Family: Oleaceae (Jasminaceae)
Country of Origin: Iran & Northern India
Plant Part: Flowers
Extraction Method: Enfluerage/solvent extraction
Characteristics: Sweet, floral, heavy, rich and exotic
Properties:
antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, cicatrisant, expectorant, galactagogue, parturient, sedative, uterineChemical Constituents:
Benzyl, farnesol, geranoil, nerol, terpineol, linalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, jasmone, eugenol
Indications:
Mind & Spirit:
- Euphoric, uplifting, relaxing,
- Eases tension and anxiety
- Promotes confidence
- Eases depression and fatigue.
Body:
- Good for dry, sensitive skin
- Relieves aches and cramps
- Relieves pain & strengthens contractions during labour
- Hormonal balancer
- Helpful for laryngitis, coughs and catarrh.
Contraindications: Nil
Note: Base
Odour Intensity: 2
Blends well with:
Bergamot, clary sage, everlasting, frankincense, geranium, lavender, orange, mandarin, neroli, palmarosa, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, ylang ylang
Traditions:
Jasmine is known as the “King of flowers”. It was imported from Persia to Europe in the 17th century. The name Jasmine is derived from the Persian “yasmin”. The Chinese, Arabians and Indians used Jasmine medicinally as an aphrodisiac & for ceremonial purposes. In Turkey the wood is used for making rope stems. Jasmine is used in Indonesia as a popular garnish. It has been said that no other oil is as capable of changing our mood so intensely. Jasmine is the oil of romance and was revered as such in Hindu and Muslim traditions.