Jasmine, which means “the gift of god”, is a climbing shrub that belongs to the family of olives.
Originally grown in India and China, this evergreen shrub has since spread to Europe and the United States as well. Jasmine is renowned for its small, star-shaped, white colored flowers that give off a strong aroma, especially at night. This fragile climber can grow up to heights of 33 feet.
Jasmine has been widely used in ancient Indian, Chinese and Arabian civilizations due to its pleasant smell and medicinal properties.
The healing powers of Jasmine. Jasmine oil, which is extracted through the method of solvent extraction, shares its parent plant’s characteristics. This sweet smelling
essential oil is antiseptic and also helps to induce a strong deep sense of relaxation. In addition, the oil is renowned for its aphrodisiacal properties.
Jasmine oil is also anti-spasmodic and can also be used as an expectorant. In addition, the pleasant aroma of the oil can be used to treat depression.
The benefits of Jasmine in aromatherapy. Jasmine is one of the most expensive essential oils used in aromatherapy. This is because it takes nearly a thousand pounds of flowers to obtain one pound of liquid oil.
The smell of jasmine oil induces a deep sense of relaxation. This oil can be used to treat insomnia. Simply allow some jasmine blended oil through to your forehead, or allow the pleasant smell of the oil to diffuse into the room and lull you to sleep. The aroma of jasmine oil can also be used to soothe anxiety, alleviate depression and treat addiction problems. Jasmine oil is the ideal choice if you want to unwind after a hard day.
The soothing properties of this oil are also beneficial during the process of childbirth. Jasmine oil not only helps mothers to relax at this difficult moment, but also hastens the process of childbirth. However, do keep in mind that the use of Jasmine oil should be avoided during the earlier stages of pregnancy. It should only be used during childbirth.
Jasmine oil also helps to soothe the respiratory system and alleviate respiratory ailments such as coughs and laryngitis. Using a vaporizer to inhale jasmine oil can be very beneficial for those suffering from respiratory ailments. An aromatherapy massage with blended jasmine oil can not only help to soothe congestion, but also relieve pain and stiffness from the muscles and limbs.
