Jasmine plays an important role in many cultures throughout the world. Its fragrant flowers have been used since antiquity in religious ceremonies and is said to symbolize the sweetness of women in China and divine hope in India.
Name of Oil: Jasmine Absolute
Latin Binomial: Jasminum sambac
Extraction Method: Solvent
Countries of Origin: Asia, Iran, Afghanistan, Kashmir France, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, India
Scent Profile: Floral, exotic, sweet
Parts used in distillation: Flowers
Oil Characteristics: Deep brown or gold, medium, medium
Cultivation: Organically Grown
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Nervous anxiety, restlessness, depression, stimulating, strengthen contractions, ease labor pain, helps propel afterbirth, dry or irritated skin.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Depression, apathy, fatigue, weakness and restlessness.
Used since antiquity for religious ceremonies and personal decoration, known in India as the Queen of the Night
benzyl acetate, linalool, benzyl alcohol, farnesene, indole, benzylbenzoate +phytol, cis-jasmone, methyl anthranilate, methyl jasmonate, phytolacetate, eugenol, isophytol+jasmine lactone
Safety Data:
Non-irritating, non-sensitizing, non-toxic; may be allergenic
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood
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