Jasmine Absolute Precious Oil

Botanical Name: Jasminum grandiflorum
Common Method Of Extraction: Solvent extracted
Parts Used: Flowers
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Intensely rich, warm, floral scent and a tea-like undertone
Largest Producing Countries: Egypt, China, India, Turkey, and Algeria

Traditional Use: Used extensively in soaps, toiletries, cosmetics, and perfumes, especially high-class floral and oriental fragrances.

Properties: Analgesic (mild), antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cicatrisant, expectorant, galactagogue, parturient, sedative, and tonic (especially uterine).

Benefits: Amenorrhea, anxiety, catarrh, cough, depression, dry skin, dysmenorrhea, frigidity, headache, hoarseness, impotence, labor pains, laryngitis, menstrual problems, muscular spasms, nervous chills, prostate problems, skin care, sprains, stress related conditions, and uterine disorders.

Blends Well With: Bergamot, clary sage, clove, coriander, ginger, grapefruit, lemon, mandarin, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, and ylang ylang.  It has the ability to round off any rough notes and blends with virtually everything.

Of Interest: In India jasmine is called the “queen of the night”, and is associated with the Hindu god of love, Kama, who, like the Greek Eros and the Roman Cupid, is represented with a bow, which has arrows tipped with jasmine blossoms, in order to pierce the heart with desire.  Along with hyacinth and rose, it also made a frequent appearance in Suffi poetry as a symbol of love and spiritual longing.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, generally non-sensitizing (an allergic reaction has been known to occur in some individuals) For perfume use only and not to be ingested. Its use while pregnant is not recommended.

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This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).