Jasmine

Jasminum grandiflora

Extraction method:  Enfleurage

Parts used:  flowers

Chakra Association:  Svadisthana (Sacral)

Note Classification:  Middle

Aroma:  sweet, warm, exotic, rich floral, sensual

Largest Producing Countries:  India, France, Italy, Egypt

Traditional Uses:   Aphrodisiac

Properties:  Antiseptic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, cicatrisant, galactagogue, parturient, expectorant, sedative, tonic.

Mental & Emotional Effects:  Calming, soothing.  Helps with working through anger.  Great for emotional support , courage and fear.  Uplifting and euphoric.  Brings about feelings of love and emotional warmth.

Benefits:  Coughs, sore throat, headache, memory stimulation, skin irritation, impotence.  Jasmine is useful for regulating menstruation and easing painful periods.  Also helpful in childbirth – relieves pain and can help speed up the delivery.  Can help ease post-natal depression.

Blends well with:  bergamot (citrus oils), cypress, sandalwood, lavender, rose, ylang ylang and neroli

Other Interesting Notes:  Known as the “King of Oils”

Safety Data:  Never apply undiluted oil directly to the skin.  For external use only.   Avoid during pregnancy.

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