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Jasmine 10%
Jasminum grandiforium |
$22.99 |
Essential oil for use in aromatherapy
Aromatherapy Characteristics and Uses
We carry this in a 10% dilution
Jasminum officinale or J.
Grandiflorum
Family - Oleaceae
Region = Egypt
Color = Brownish orange
Aroma = Floral
Plant Description
Jasmine is an evergreen shrub or vinr that grows up to 35 feet. It has
delicate bright green leaves and star shaped flowers that bloom at night.
Aromatherapy Uses:
The essential oil is very costly, of which the French oil is the most
expensive, because of the enormous quantity of flowers needed to produce a
relatively small amount of oil. The labour costs are also pushed up because the
flowers are gathered at night. Remember that "bargains" in Jasmine oil should be
questioned by knowledgeable therapists.
Emotionally warming. Relaxes, soothes, uplifts and helps self confidence.
Good for stress and general anxiety. Jasmine essential oil is wonderful for skin
care, especially hot, dry and sensitive skins. It will help relieve redness and
itching. It is useful in treating dermatitis Sensual properties and reputedly an
Aphrodisiac. Only needs to be used in very small quantities. Exquisite
perfume. Jasmine is valuable in childbirth, as it relieves the pain
and helps strengthen contractions when massaged into the lower back. Do not use
it on pregnant women until ready to deliver.
Source: flowers
production method: solvent, extraction
aromatherapy class: uplifting, balancing
traditional use: antiseptic, aphrodisiac, emollient, soothing agent
Perfume Note=Base
Blends well with: all floral absolutes
Main constituents:- Jasmone, benzyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, indol, linalol,
linalyl acetate, phenylacetic acid, methyl jasmonate.
Precautions: some subjects who were contact sensitive to cinnamic
aldehyde (cinnamon) produced positive patch tests to Jasmine absolute. Do not
use while pregnant, stimulates contractions. Skin irritant when used in
concentrations above 0.25%.
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Note: This information is a summary of data from books and articles by
various authors. It is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health
care professionals.
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