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Jasmine

Botanical Name: Jasminum officinale

Anatomical areas: Skin, heart, liver, brain, genito-urinary system system.

Allopathic uses: Anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, carminative, cicatrizant, expectorant, galactagogue, parturient, sedative, uterine tonic, tissue regenerator.

Indications: Impotence, frigidity, post-natal depression, depression, anxiety, lethargy, lack of confidence, nervous exhaustion.

Holistic uses: In Chinese medicine, neutral energy, fire and water element, supports Heart Qi, uplifts Mind, good for hot, cold, excess or deficient conditions. Works on a euphoric, uplifting, nostalgia, ancient memory level. Restores creativity and original thought. Fourth chakra. Will work to crown chakra. Oil of indulgence. Boosts self esteem. Believed to be aligned with energy of the moon and the night.

Contraindications: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Allergic reactions in some individuals, probably due to processing.

Blending: Top note. Blends well with rose maroc, rose otto, neroli, palmarosa, geranium, lemon, clove, grapefruit, bergamot, mandarin, orange, patchouli, petitgrain, ylang ylang, coriander, benzoin, bay, ginger, sandalwood, clary sage, all citrus oils.

Chemical Components: Contains over 100 chemical constituents. Benzyl acetate, linalol, phenylacetic acid, benzyl alcohol, farnesol, methul anthranilate, cis-jasmone, methyl jasmonate

Characteristics: Dark orange-brown color. Viscous consistency. Warm, rich, floral, sweet with tea-like undertone.

Extraction: Concrete is produced by solvent extraction. Absolute is obtained from concrete by separation with alcohol. Essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from absolute.