Jasmine Absolute Oil
Botanical Name: Jasminum grandiflorum
Common Method Of Extraction: Solvent extracted (Ethyl alcohol)
Parts Used: Flowers
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Warm, rich, deeply floral
Largest Producing Countries: India, France, Italy, and Egypt
Traditional Use: Jasmine has a long history in perfumery including Cleopatra and Louis XVI.
Properties: Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac, carminative, emmenagogue, expectorant, tonic
Benefits: Cough, headache, memory stimulation, menstrual problems, skin irritation. Try adding Jasmine to a blend to use while studying, and see if it helps with your memory.
Blends Well With: Bergamot, clary sage, clove, coriander, ginger, grapefruit, lemon, mandarin, neroli, orange, palmarosa, patchouli, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang
Of Interest: It takes approximately 2,000 lbs of jasmine flowers to produce 1 lb of oil. This oil will darken with age.
Safety Data: Avoid while pregnant. Not for internal use.
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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).