Jasmine ABS (Jasminum officinale)
Country of Origin Egypt
Perfume Note Base
Description of Scent
Intensely rich and warm floral scent with a slight tea like undertone.
History
A mural painting was discovered buried under lava in Pompeii which depicts that the Romans were growing and using jasmine as early as 50 to 100 years B.C It is thought to have arrived in Spain around 1600 A.D.
In remote areas of India, the juice from ground up flowers is applied to wounds or sores, and a paste made from the ground root is used to help with labour pain and as a diuretic. In Ayurvedic medicine various parts of the plant are used to help treat fever, abdominal problems, diarrhoea, redness and swelling of the eyes, sprains, fractures and wounds.
The Chinese use jasmine root to help treat arthritis, headaches, insomnia, rheumatism even since the extract is believed to have anaesthetic properties. The flowers are used for conjunctivitis, dysentery, skin ulceration and tumours.
Extraction Method
Solvent
Constituents
Benzyl Acetate, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Phytols, Indole, Cis.Jasmone, Eugenol.
Properties
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Calming, Galactagogue, Parturient, Sedative, Tonic (Particularly For The Uterus)
Contraindications
Some Consider Best Avoided During Pregnancy, But Is Excellent For Helping The Birth Itself. Do Not Take Internally (It Is An Absolute).
General
Jasmine is can be both relaxing and stimulating at the same time, promoting good sleep and acting as an aphrodisiac Jasmine is also reported to help calm dry, irritated and sensitive skin, as well as calming the mind, helping to boost confidence and improve self esteem
blends with bergamot, cedarwood, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, mandarin, orange and sandalwood
Safety
DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.
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