Breathe in the delicious aroma of Jasmine to lift your spirits, dispel your worries and quieten your nerves....
Extraction Method: |
Food Grade Solvent |
Part of Plant: |
Flower |
Country of Origin: |
India |
Growing Method: |
Cultivated |
Description: |
An enfleurage, an absolute, and a concrete are made from the plant’s blossoms, whose complex fragrance is fruity, floral and sweetly exotic and is found in many expensive perfumes. The synthetic version is so harsh it demands a touch of the true oil to soften it. This one is an orange to brown viscous absolute.
Jasmine Grandiflorum is a beautiful plant; its flowers bloom in the early dawn as opposed to Jasmine Sambac that blooms in the evening. The most prized oil comes from France and Italy, although about 80 percent is Egyptian. An enfleurage, an absolute, and a concrete are made from the plant’s blossoms.
The synthetic version is so harsh it demands a touch of the true oil to soften it.
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Aromatic Description: |
When opening the bottle you get a complex fragrance which is fruity, floral and sweetly exotic. |
Aroma Family: |
Floral |
Strength of Aroma: |
Strong |
Colour: |
This one is an orange to brown viscous absolute. |
Consistency: |
Medium |
Aromatic Note: |
Base - Middle |
Evaporation Rate: |
6+ hours |
Blends well with: |
Jasmine Grandiflorum generally works with all oils. It helps to round out scents, and tends to work particularly well with other aphrodisiac oils (Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang are two great examples). |
Blending Factor: |
1 |
Body Systems: |
Integumentary, Psychological, Reproductive |
Therapeutic Actions: |
Antidepressant, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, aphrodisiac, parturient, sedative, uterine. |
Clinically Proven: |
Antidepressant, antifungal, anti-spasmodic, aphrodisiac, parturient |
Common Uses: |
Jasmine is a nervous-system sedative that lowers cortisol, reduces menstrual cramps and in childbirth, stimulates oxytocin. It is sometimes used to treat prostate problems.
Jasmine also soothes headaches, insomnia and depression, dissolving apathy, indifference and lack of confidence by increasing the sense of self-worth. Jasmine is an aphrodisiac and also increases receptivity.
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Skincare / Perfumery: |
Good for sensitive and mature complexions, and treating dry and irritated skin.
Jasmine is found in many expensive perfumes.
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Best form of Application: |
To skin - Massage, compress, bath
Inhalation – direct inhalation, sniffy tube, diffuser, oil vaporiser
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Personality Profile: |
Jasmine is passionate, gentle and charismatic, spontaneous and playful. |
Energetics and Subtle Aromatherapy: |
Jasmine releases inhibitions, and helps us to face unresolved fears and challenges, finding and strengthening our heart and soul. Helps us to stimulate our creative selves.
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Astral Profile: |
Planet: Moon
Element: Water
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Chakra: |
Sacral |
Colour Therapy: |
Gold, Pink, Green, Blue, Violet, Silver |
Crystal: |
Ruby |
Magical Influences: |
Love, Peace, Psychic dreams, Spirituality, Sex, Sleep |
History: |
Since ancient times, Jasmine has been referred to as the King of oils (Rose is the Queen). Apparently this is because Jasmine is the most masculine of all the floral oils. It is also interesting to note that it takes 8,000 carefully hand-picked blossoms to produce 1 gram (about 1 ml) of Jasmine Absolute. |
Shelf life: |
Users can expect a shelf life of 2-3 Years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).
Current Batch exp Jul 2023
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Cautions: |
Do not use during pregancy as Jasmine can stimulate contractions, and is used in childbirth blends for this reason. Not recommended for Children under 13 as it is hornonally stimulating. |
Important Note: The information provided is for educational purposes only.
Sourced from
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