Jasmine Flowers
Also known as
Jasminum officinale, Jessamine, and Poet?s Jasmine.
Introduction
The jasmine is a fragrant flowering shrub native to the Himalayas. It is grown for perfumery in France, and added to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, toiletries, moisturizing lotions, and aromatherapy oils.
Constituents
Alpha-terpineol, benzaldehyde, benzoic acid, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, eugenol, farnesol, geraniol, jasmone, linalyl acetate, nerolidol, salicylic acid, vanillin.
Parts Used
Dried flowers.
Typical Preparations
Creams, washes, liniments, teas, and infusions.
Summary
Used in washes and ointments, jasmine flowers are a gentle remedy for inflammation. They reduce both physical irritation and sensitivity to pain. Jasmine teas have been known to act as a gentle sedative.
Precautions
Women who are trying to get pregnant should avoid this herb.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
