Jasmine Essence
Description
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JASMINE (Jasminum officinale)
Family: Oleaceae (olive)
Source: The Essential oil is obtained from flowers.
Fragrance:: Sweet, exotic, floral.
Volatility: Base note.
General description and habitat:
One of a genus of about 300; tender and hardy, deciduous and evergreen, shrubs and climbers; flowers generally have a lovely fragrance; most do well in northern climates provided they are sheltered; flowers best after two years from grafting; harvested from July to October - the most fragrant in August and September. Egypt is the largest producer.
Principal constituents: Jasmone, benzyl acetate, linalool, linalyl acetate, benzyl alcohol.
History
History and folk use:
One of the principal plants used in perfumes, it was introduced from the East into southern Europe. It was recorded as being poisonous but made into a cough syrup by the 1830s.
In Indonesia one variety is made into a strong tea which is used to bathe infected eyes and in China, another variety, has been used for blood purification.
Properties & Uses
General properties: Uplifting, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, soothing
Primary Uses:
Apathy
Infected eyes
Menopause
Secondary Uses:
| Anorexia, | Apathy, |
| Bulimia, | Childbirth, |
| Depression, | Dry Sensitive Skin, |
| Frigidity, | Impotence, |
| Increase Breastmilk, | Menopause. |
Contraindications
Not to be taken internally or in the first four months of pregnancy.
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