jasmine essential oil

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JASMINE ESSENTIAL OIL 1

JASMINE

LATIN NAME Jasminum grandiflorum or Jasminum officinale (both are used)FAMILY NAME OleaceaeSYNONYMS Jasminum officinale is also known as jasmine, jessamine &

common jasmineJasminum grandiflorum is also known as royal jasmine, Spanishor Catalonian jasmine or jati

COLOUR Pale yellow to deep orange-brownVISCOSITY Viscous

AROMA Sweet exotic & rich floral smell / intoxicatingNOTE BaseODOUR INTENSITY Very intense

COUNTRIES OF PRODUCTIONOriginally from China & northern India, brought to Spain by the Moors then spreadthroughout the Mediterranean. Now produced in France, Italy, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria,China, Turkey and Japan

PARTS USED FlowersEXTRACTION METHOD Produced as a concrete by solvent extraction

An absolute is obtained from the concrete by separation withalcohol, and finallyAn essential oil is produced boy steam distillation

YIELD 0.2%

BLENDS WELL WITHRose, sandalwood, bergamot, clary sage, and all citrus oils

MAIN CHEMICAL COMPONENTSBenzyl, nerol, linalool, terpineol, l inalyl acetate, methyl anthranilate, jasmone, cisjasmone,indole, Farnesol

WARNINGS & CONTRA INDICATIONS Non-toxic, non-irritant, and generally non-sensitising Some people do have an allergic reaction to the oil Do not used during pregnancy - It is used to ease labour, and as an emmenagogue Can impede concentration People who are hypersensitive, allergic to perfumes, cosmetics or spicy foods should

use with caution The odour is very strong use sparingly

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIESAnti-depressant, aphrodisiac, mild analgesic, anti-spasmodic, antiseptic, carminative,expectorant, sedative, uterine tonic, stimulant, emollient


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THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS

EMOTIONAL Valuable remedy for severe depression Soothes the nerves & produces a feeling of confidence, optimism & euphoria Revitalises &restores energy Reduces paranoia, hypersensitivity, sadness, stress-related disorders, anger, apathy

and anxiety Traditionally used to relieve repressed feelings, bitter jealousy, low self-esteem, guilt

and emotional abuse

DIGESTIVE Stimulates the appetite

GENITO-URINARY Facilitates delivery during childbirth hastens the birth by strengthening the

contractions & at the same time relieves the pain Effective in post-natal depression Promotes the flow of breast milk Soothing & calming nature - helps with sexual problems impotence, premature

ejaculation and frigidity

RESPIRATORY Colds & pleurisy Soothes irritating coughs Helps with hoarseness & laryngitis

SKIN Good general skin tonic Tones dry, greasy, irritated, sensitive skin Increases elasticity Often used to assist in healing stretch marks and scarr ing

STRUCTURAL Muscle pain Sprains Stiff limbs

OTHER

METHODS OF APPLICATION

AEROSOL Vapour therapy

Addiction, depression, nervousness, tension Coughs, hoarseness, laryngitis, catarrh Relaxation


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BATH / FOOT BATH Addiction Post natal depression Relaxation Muscle pains Coughs Tension, stress and nervousness Painful periods, uterine disorders, pelvic congestion, PMS Frigidity & impotence Labour pains and infertility

CREAM OR MASSAGE OIL Cream or lotion

Dry or greasy skin Sensitive skin Stretch marks Scars

Massage oil Muscle spasms & muscular aches & pains Sprains Joint pain Back pain

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