Description

Jasmine

Origin and background

Jasmine oil has always been considered very valuable, as several aromatic flowers are needed to get a few drops of oil. Therefore, it is also one of the most expensive oils in the world, as their flowers are picked by hand before sunrise, when the chemical properties of the flowers are strongest and not dispersed.

The gently sweet, floral and exotically rich aroma of jasmine also has a sexually stimulating effect and its aroma increases libido. It is believed that it was due to the intoxicating smell of jasmine that the Egyptian empress Cleopatra managed to seduce Marcus Antonius.

It is because of its magically enchanting aroma that jasmine has always been a highly valued essential oil. It has been used in many different healing and religious ceremonies. In China, for example, jasmine was used as an air freshener, but also to clean the air of all kinds of dirt and negative energy (even before bacteria was even discovered). In ancient Egypt, jasmine oil was used for headaches and nerve diseases, as well as for promoting a good sleep.

Cultural significance

Jasmine flower is a very ambiguous flower and is used in different cultures in different ways and in different situations.

The word "jasmine" comes from a Persian name Yasmin, Which means "the gift of God." Therefore, it is also considered to bring good luck, and some people even carry jasmine flowers in their pockets to bring them good luck and positive energy. Jasmine also symbolizes love, abundance, beauty, and purity.

According to Pakistani wedding traditions, brides and grooms wear jasmine and rose baskets. Bouquets made of jasmine are also used to celebrate other special events. It is also used in burial wreaths in Pakistan.

As in Pakistan, jasmine also plays an important role in Indonesian wedding traditions.

In the Philippines, jasmine is used in many religious ceremonies.

In the United States, this beautiful flower is given and grown as a symbol of love, beauty, and romance.

In Thailand, however, jasmine stands for motherhood, respect, and love.

In some parts of the world, jasmine is considered a symbol of good luck. People often carry jasmine flowers in their pockets to attract luck and positive energy.

Properties

Aromatic properties

Jasmine's gently sweet, floral, exotic, and rich aroma increases confidence, relieves stress, and reduces anxiety. The scent of jasmine also makes the mind clearer and the thoughts sharper. This soothing and balancing fragrance helps reduce the ailments caused by the body's emotional stress. It also helps balance the feminine (yin) energy.

Its abundant aroma and beautiful appearance certainly give reason to consider it a symbol of positivity, sensuality, and warmth. This shrub with heavenly fragrant flowers, which grows to a height of 2–3 meters, has previously been quite common in home gardens. The scent of jasmine in the home garden helps lift the mood and relaxes, leaving a warm, loving feeling for the enjoyer of its aroma.

Jasmine is also known as a symbol of affection, and by giving someone a jasmine twig, it conveys a message of the giver's strong feelings. Jasmine also symbolizes beauty, good luck, purity, and innocence.

Various studies have shown that sniffing the jasmine aroma can increase alertness, improve hand-eye coordination, boost confidence and the feeling of happiness, and reduce stress.

As already mentioned in the example of Cleopatra, jasmine has a sexually stimulating effect and the use of this oil increases libido. For women, it helps in many ways, for example, jasmine helps regulate the menstrual cycle, reduces menstrual pain, balances mood swings, and invigorates. It can even help delay the start of the menopause.

Healing properties

Therapeutically, jasmine helps care for dry and aging skin and is also used in low concentrations to treat eczema and dermatitis. In addition, it helps with scar treatment by making scars less visible (also stretch marks).

Jasmine relieves anger, anxiety, and stress, but without acting as a drug, it just relaxes. It also helps make thinking clearer. Its calming and balancing effect also helps reduce the body's inflammatory state caused by emotional stress.

Recommended uses

Topical

Compatibility with other essential oils

Bergamot, lemongrass, geranium, melissa, peppermint, spearmint, rose, cedarwood.

 

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Caution!

• Keep out of reach of children.
• For external use only.
• Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
• In case of pregnancy, breast-feeding, taking medication or any other medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
• The information on essential oils on Hingelaegas website comes from public sources. The information given does not constitute health advice and references to the properties and effects of the oils are based on aromatherapy and folk medicine. Therefore, Hingelaegas OÜ cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of the information. The use of essential oils is the responsibility of each person individually.