Properties |
Jasmine essential oil has a sweet, exotic and
richly floral odour. |
Origin |
It originally originated
from China and northern India. |
Extraction |
The oil is extracted from
the plant's flower using solvent extraction. |
Chemical composition |
Benzyl acetate, linalool, benzyl alcohol, indole,
benzyl benzoate, cis-jasmone, geraniol, methyl anthranilate and
trace amounts of p. cresol, farnesol, cis-3-hexenyl benzoate,
eugenol, nerol, ceosol, benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, y-terpineol,
nerolidol, isohytol, phytol etc. |
Therapeutic properties |
Anti-depressant,
antiseptic, aphrodisiac, anti-spasmodic, cicatrisant,
expectorant, galactagogue, parturient, sedative and uterine. |
Uses |
- It is used in cases of severe depression and soothes the
nerves, producing a feeling of confidence and optimism, while revitalizing and restoring energy.
- Jasmine oil facilitates delivery in childbirth: it hastens
the birth by strengthening the contractions and at the same
time relieves pain.
- It is effective in post-natal
depression and promotes the flow of breast milk.
- Because of its deeply soothing and calming nature, jasmine
oil helps with sexual problems such as impotence, premature
ejaculation and frigidity.
- It has a very beneficial effect on the respiratory system, by soothing irritating
coughs and helping with hoarseness
and laryngitis.
- It is further helpful with muscle
pain, sprains, and stiff limbs.
- Jasmine oil tones dry, greasy, irritated and sensitive skin,
increases elasticity and is often used to assist with stretch
marks and to reduce scarring.
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Precautions |
- Jasmine oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and generally
non-sensitizing, although some people do have an allergic
reaction to the oil.
- Due to its emmenagogue properties it should not be used in pregnancy.
- Using too much of this oil could
impede concentration, as it is a deeply relaxing oil.
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Blends with |
bergamot, rose, sandalwood, ylang-ylang |