Author: Sharon Hopkins
A sturdy evergreen shrub of bright green leaves with white star
shaped flowers, Jasmine with sweet and floral aroma, native of
Asia and Africa is one of the oldest and widely used scented
flower.
Jasmine flower blooms only at night hence they hand picked at
night time only. Being the most delicate and extremely fragile,
jasmine essential oil is steam distilled from its flowers. Huge
quantities of jasmine petals are required to prepare one ounce
of essential oil, hence is rare, extremely valuable and highly
sought after oil.
Jasmine is preferred for its powerful characteristics that
assist the body as an anti depressant, an aphrodisiac and
confidence boosting qualities. The Chinese drink jasmine tea
daily and use it to cleanse the air in sick rooms while
Egyptians use it to relieve nervous disorders, insomnia and
headaches.
Jasmine known to have aphrodisiac powers was used in different
cultures in various ceremonies. The sensuously rich and exotic
aroma of jasmine based massage oil can certainly be relied upon
to evoke a romantic mood.
Jasmine oil despite being expensive is worthy for the skin. It
encourages cell growth; increases skin elasticity and aids in
healing minor to moderate burns. It is especially effective for
people suffering from symptoms of apathy and fatigue as it helps
in reducing fears. It also helps with muscle spasm and sprains.
Jasmine with its many healing properties acts as an antiseptic,
anti-inflammatory agent and a sedative. It is considered as base
oil for blending with other essential oil. When blended with
herbs like Clary sage, geranium, lemon balm, rose, rosewood and
sandalwood, it promotes the body’s natural way of healing,
making it indispensable in the world of aromatherapy.
Jasmine essential oil when massaged on the abdomen during the
later stages of labour strengthens uterine contractions and
relieves pain.
For stimulating bath oil, try this oil – 1/2 cup soy oil, 5
drops of jasmine essential oil, 3 drops of juniper essential
oil and content from 4 – 5 vitamin E capsules.
Indulge your self with a massage, blend the following
ingredients well – 8 tsp grape seed oil, 6 drops of jasmine
essential oil, 2 drops each of tea tree oil and neroli oil.
Before application warm the oil.
To create soothing and refreshing hair oil for scalp, blend 2
drops rosemary, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops clary sage, and 2
drops jasmine absolute to 1/2 ounce base oil.
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aromatherapy essential oils. Read on to know aromatherapy uses
of Jasmine essential oil.