Originally from China and Northern India, it was brought to Spain by the
Moors, with France, Italy, Morocco, Egypt, China, Japan and Turkey currently
producing the best essential oil. The name Jasmine is derived from the
Persian word 'yasmin'.
Description of Jasmine essential:
Jasmine is an evergreen, fragile, climbing shrub, that can grow up to 10
meters (33 feet) high and has dark green leaves and small white star-shaped
flowers which are picked at night, when the aroma is most intense. Jasmine
essential oil has a sweet, exotic and richly floral smell.
Appearance : Viscous liquid
Aroma : Warm, Floral, Exotic
Color : Deep brown with a golden tinge
Chemical constituents: Jasmine oil has various chemical
compounds that include Benzyl acetate,inalool, benzyl alcohol, indole,
benzyl benzoate, cis-jasmone, geraniol, methyl anthranilate, p.cresol,
farnesol, cis-3-hexenyl benzoate, eugenol, nerol, ceosol, benzoic acide,
benzaldehyde, terpineol, nerolidol, isophytol and phytol.
Extraction: It is extracted by the solvent extraction of
flowering parts.
Aromatherapy uses:
The therapeutic properties are analgesic (mild), antidepressant,
anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative,
cicatrisant, expectorant, galactagogue, parturient, sedative and tonic
(uterine).
Pharmaceutical uses:
Jasmine Grandiflorum is well respected for its aphrodisiac properties. It
is a sensual, soothing, calming oil that promotes love and peace. Jasmine is
said to produce a feeling of optimism, confidence and euphoria. It is
especially good in cases of apathy, indifference or listlessness. Jasmine is
also used for catarrh, coughs, hoarseness, laryngitis, dysmenorrhoea,
frigidity, labor pains, uterine disorders and other skin problems such as
dry, greasy, irritated, sensitive skin and for muscular spasms and sprains.
Because of its deeply soothing and calming nature, jasmine oil helps with
sexual problems such as impotence, premature ejaculation and frigidity.
Perfumery:
Jasmine is used extensively in creation of fragrance for perfumery
industry. It is used to scent candles, freshen potpourri, in soap making,
massage oils and bath oil. It is used as a perfume body oil and in making
special colognes and deodorants due to its pleasant odour. It is used
specially in making
Jasmine Eau De Toilette:
For a beautifully scented toilette water, the infusion of jasmine is poured
into a glass bottle along with citrus-flavored vodka, one fourth cup orange
blossom water and shaken well. It is then allowed to steep well for one week
before use. This eau de toilette is deliciously fragrant and pleasant to
use.
Jasmine in a Jar:
Jasmine can be used in preparing air freshner which can be stored in jar.
Jasmine oil is blended with unflavored gelatin and food coloring and set in
a jar with doily over to be used as air freshner. The scent will last for
about two weeks.
White Stars Topiary:
Jasmine is used in making a special kind of arrangement called Topiary. It
is made in an imaginative shape, a jasmine vine creates a perfect topiary.
Jasmine plant is placed in a terra-cotta pot and insert with the round wire
making in to topiary form and looks elegant for ornamental purpose.
Jasmine is used in making special type of attar that is created by
soaking a fresh batch of jasmine flowers in the essential oil of sandalwood
each day over a course of 15 days until the sandalwood oil takes on the
aroma of the jasmine flowers. This makes the oil usable directly
without further dilution. It also makes the oil more pleasing to the senses.
An absolute is extracted from jasmine flowers, as they are considered too
delicate to process through steam distillation. The advantage of the
absolute is that the complete aroma of this wonderful flower is preserved in
the resultant oil.
Jasmine flowers are widely used in making garlands for their long lasting
fragrance.
Flavorings:
Jasmine is used in making flavored tea. A fabulous "all purpose"
tea made from freshly picked Jasmine flowers is an fragrant and euphoric tea
that can be enjoyed any time of the day and is beneficial for its antiseptic
properties. It is also used as an alternative for cancers as well as viral
and bacterial infections.
Incence: Jasmine is used for making incence sticks for religious
purposes.
