The flower oil of the Orient, Jasmine evokes feelings of warmth and of passion. It’s romantic scent means that it is prized and valuable. Regarded as the KING of flower oils, jasmine is an effective aphrodisiac, bring out inner desires and restoring sexual energy. Used as a massage oil or room fragrance, it is soothing and uplifting. Jasmine warms the emotions, calms the nerves and dispels feelings of apathy and listlessness, replacing them with energy and optimism.
It takes approximately three million jasmine flowers to create a single pound of essential oil. They must be hand picked before dawn, and the essence is skillfully extracted, using alcohol solvents. Midwives have used jasmine for centuries to strengthen contractions and speed up delivery. It also helps to balance the new mother’s hormones, especially when combined with either rose or neroli oils.
Jasmine has skin softening properties and is beneficial to dry sensitive or inflamed skin, especially when the condition is related to stress. The rich aroma of jasmine incense can be used to fragrance a room with a relaxing and romantic atmosphere, ideal if you are planning a candlelit dinner with someone special. Jasmine is a great perfume oil as well as having therapeutic properties.
Jasmine is extremely rich in esters, which can make up 70% of the oil. Esters are the most relaxing chemical family found in essential oils. They calm the nervous system and have anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. Jasmine contains low concentrations of the ketone jasmone, which contributes a worm, spicy odor and has potent therapeutic properties.
Warning! Do NOT use during pregnancy.
Jasmine is a perfect skin softener. Jasmine’s softening effect on the skin makes it a valuable essential oil for both face and body. For a skin softening bath add 5 to 6 drops of jasmine oil to your bath water. For dry inflamed skin conditions, especially those triggered by stress, blend 2 drops of jasmine, 1 drop of lavender, 1 drop of chamomile oil and t teaspoon of aloe vera lotion or moisturizer cream. To smooth dry skin on your elbows or knees blend 2 drops of jasmine, 4 drops of chamomile, 4 drops of sandalwood, 1 teaspoon of sweet almond, and 1 teaspoon jojoba carrier base. Rub this blend into the affected area twice daily.
Jasmine is known as the king of flower oils and much folklore surrounds its heady fragrance. In Europe, jasmine was thought to aid childbirth, because it could warm the womb and facilitate birth. Dried jasmine flowers are a traditional ingredient in charm bags to attract love. In ancient times, burning jasmine leaves was believed to attract wealth, unless this was done in the bedroom, where they were thought to induce prophetic dreams.
Rekindle the romance in your relationship, using the deeply relaxing and sensual properties of jasmine. Delight your partner with a massage to release inhibitions and encourage romance. Blend 5 drops of jasmine oil, 3 drops of clary sage, 6 drops of rosewood, and 1 tablespoon of grape-seed oil. Massage slowly and sensually. For a candlelit bath, use the above recipe minus the grape-seed oil to your bath for a sensual soak. For a romantic fragrance blend together 2 drops of jasmine oil, 2 drops of palmarosa oil, and 3 drops of sandalwood oil. Add to your vaporizer to create a very romantic mood.
Jasmine is also great for any stress related condition as it can restore energy and confidence.
To Boost Energyand tackle apathy with an all over body massage use 2 drops of jasmine, 4 drops of clary sage, 4 drops of rosemary, 5 drops sweet orange and 1 teaspoon of sweet almond. The jasmine and sweet orange will dispel any gloomy thoughts and encourage a more positive outlook, while the rosemary and clary sage will work to invigorate the mind.
Fight Fatigueand treat exhaustive stress with this blend of 1 drop of jasmine, 2 drops of neroli, 5 drops of lavender, 7 drops of lemon and 1 teaspoon of grape-seed to create a massage blend.
Depressiongetting you down, create a soothing and uplifting room fragrance to warm the emotions. Add the following essential oils to a room vaporizer. 3 drops of jasmine, 6 drops of lavender and 4 drops of bergamot. The jasmine and lavender oils will work together to help ease anxiety and the bergamot will refresh the mind. You can also burn jasmine incense sticks to help ease depression and stress.
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