JASMINE - essential oil
The 'Queen of the Night' flower often signifies the coming of spring and was my favourite childhood scent
Jasmine is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family. It contains around 200 species and is native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia, Australasia and Oceania. Through aromatherapy or by penetrating the skin, the oils from the jasmine flower have an effect on a number of biological factors — including heart rate, body temperature, stress response, alertness, blood pressure and breathing.
Health benefits
• Antidepressant, anxiety, emotional stress, chronic fatigue
• Antiseptic: germicidal, bacteria, fungus, virus, wounds, respiratory system
• Aphrodisiac
• Anti-inflammatory: scar healing, wound healing
• Sedative: insomnia
• Emmenagogue: regulates menstrual cycle, decreases pain, menopause, PMS (premenstrual syndrome), tones the uterus
• Skin: eczema, dermatitis, moisturiser
• Antispasmodic: respiratory, abdominal, labour pains
• Balances hormones
• Improves libido
• Childbirth: strengthens contractions and promotes lactation (breast milk flow)
Warning: While it is excellent to use on the skin, it can be unpleasant on open wounds.