Jasmine

$15.99
	Jasmine 10% Jasminum grandiforium

Essential oil for use in aromatherapy

Aromatherapy Characteristics and Uses

We carry this in a 10% dilution

Jasminum officinale or J. Grandiflorum

Family - Oleaceae

Region = Egypt

Color = Brownish orange

Aroma = Floral

Plant Description

Jasmine is an evergreen shrub or vinr that grows up to 35 feet. It has delicate bright green leaves and star shaped flowers that bloom at night.

Aromatherapy Uses:

The essential oil is very costly, of which the French oil is the most expensive, because of the enormous quantity of flowers needed to produce a relatively small amount of oil. The labour costs are also pushed up because the flowers are gathered at night. Remember that "bargains" in Jasmine oil should be questioned by knowledgeable therapists.

Emotionally warming. Relaxes, soothes, uplifts and helps self confidence. Good for stress and general anxiety. Jasmine essential oil is wonderful for skin care, especially hot, dry and sensitive skins. It will help relieve redness and itching. It is useful in treating dermatitis Sensual properties and reputedly an Aphrodisiac. Only needs to be used in very small quantities. Exquisite perfume. Jasmine is valuable in childbirth, as it relieves the pain and helps strengthen contractions when massaged into the lower back. Do not use it on pregnant women until ready to deliver.

Source: flowers
production method: solvent, extraction
aromatherapy class: uplifting, balancing
traditional use: antiseptic, aphrodisiac, emollient, soothing agent

Perfume Note=Base

Blends well with: all floral absolutes

Main constituents:- Jasmone, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, indol, linalol, linalyl acetate, phenylacetic acid, methyl jasmonate.

Precautions: some subjects who were contact sensitive to cinnamic aldehyde (cinnamon) produced positive patch tests to Jasmine absolute. Do not use while pregnant, stimulates contractions. Skin irritant when used in concentrations above 0.25%.

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Note: This information is a summary of data from books and articles by various authors. It is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health care professionals.

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