Aromatherapy
Jasmine Absolute

Jasminum officinale

Vine-like plant with weak stems, climbing to 3.6m(12ft) when supported. The dark green leaves are small, opposite and composed of seven leaflets. The small, highly scented white flowers bloom from early summer to early autumn, filling the air with their fragrant perfume.

This deep, sweet, floral-scented essential oil comes from the white, star-shaped flowers growing on a sturdy, climbing shrub that is grown in many parts of the world. The flowers -  8000 needed to make just a single gram of oil -  are picked only at night when their aroma is even more powerful. This oil is considered one of the most precious oils available. The oil earns its place among "should haves" with its many benefits: an exotic, sensuous essence; an ability to blend with just about any other essential oil; its effective use as an antidepressant, aphrodisiac, sedative, and antiseptic oil. Only a few drops of this beloved scent can do wonders for any blend. Jasmine oil can be used in skin care, especially for dry, irritated or sensitive skin and is helpful in treating muscular spasms, coughs, and hoarseness, uterine disorders, and stress- related conditions. It has been extensively used in perfumes, soaps, toiletries, and cosmetics.

Jasmine, sweet jasmine is one scent nearly everyone loves. It is deep, sweet, floral, and rich. Real jasmine, like rose, is beyond comparison to the imitation fragrances that fill shop shelves.

General properties

• uplifting
• antidepressant
• aphrodisiac
• soothing

Blends well with

Any essential oil but especially with:

• bergamot
• clary sage
• geranium
• rose
• sandalwood
• ylang ylang

General uses

• apathy
• dry sensitive skin
• depression
• frigidity
• impotence
• menopause
• anorexia and bulimia
• childbirth
• increases breast milk
• lack of confidence
• oversensitivity

Caution

Not to be taken internally or in the first four months of pregnancy.

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