Jasmine
Jasminum Officinale
Description:
An evergreen shrub or vine up to 33ft/10m high with delicate, bright green leaves and star shaped very fragrant white flowers
Actions:
Analgesic (mild), anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cicatrizant, expectorant, galactagogue, parturient, sedative, tonic(uterine)
Extraction:
A concrete is produced from the flowers by solvent extraction. The absolute is obtained from the concrete by separation with alcohol. A second essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the absolute.
Characteristics:
The absolute is a dark orange-brown, viscous liquid, with an intensely rich, warm, floral scent and a tea like undertone. It blends well with rose, sandalwood, clary sage, and all citrus oils.
Perfume:
Scent:
Rich, warm, floral, sweet, tea like, exquisite, exotic, long-lasting
Key Qualities:
Intoxicating, uplifting, antidepressant, euphoric, aphrodisiac, tonic, balancing, warming
Odour Intensity:
High
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Dry, greasy, irritated, sensitive skin
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Muscular spasm, sprains
Reproductive System:
Dysmenorrhea, frigidity, labour pains, uterine disorder
Respiratory System:
Catarrh, coughs, hoarseness, laryngitis
Nervous System:
Depression, nervous exhaustion, stress-related conditions
Safety Data:
Nontoxic, nonirritant, generally nonsensitising, although an allergic reation has been known to occur in some individuals.
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
