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Jasmine- Spring Floral Blend

Need some Spring inspiration? Try Jasmine


There are more than 200 species of jasmine cultivated in the subtropics worldwide. In addition, the most important commercially cultivated species used for essential oil production are Jasminum auriculatum, which is native to southern India; Jasminum grandiflorum, which is native to Iran, Afghanistan, and Kashmir, and has been introduced and is commercially cultivated in many countries, principally around the Mediterranean, and Jasminum sambac, which is native to southern India and has a long history of cultivation in India and is commonly referred to as mogra. (Battaglia, 2018; p. 344).



One of my personal favorite species is Jasminum sambac.

Family: Oleaceae

Origin: India, Southeast Asia, Persia, now widespread including Egypt and India.

Plant Description: evergreen deciduous shrubs or shrubby climbers with white, pink, or yellow very fragrant flowers.

Part of Plant used for Extraction: Flowers

Main Extraction Methods: CO2 or Absolute

Main Chemical Constituents: benzyl acetate, linalool, benzyl alcohol, farnesene, indole, benzyl benzoate + phytol, cis-jasmone, methyl anthranilate, methyl jasmonate, phytol acetate, eugenol, isophytol+jasmone lactone.

Note: Base


PRECAUTIONS: This may cause skin sensitization in some individuals. Recommend dermal maximum is 0.7% Dilute with a carrier oil for topical application. Can be stimulating to the nervous system, best to use it 4-6 hours before sleep.


PROPERTIES: antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, cicatrizing, nervine, and stimulant.


USES:

Digestive: abdominal spasm

Immune system: reduces fatigue, a great effect when the heart is beating rapidly, and breathlessness is caused by shock or anxiety, reduces high blood pressure.

Nervous system: reduces nervous tension, anxiety, restlessness, lacking inspiration, insecurity, and lethargy, and uplifting. In the five elements, jasmine strengthens and balances the Fire Element.

Reproductive: infertility, menstrual cramps, strengthens and tones the uterus, and increases sexual desire.

Respiratory: Coughing; catarrh; bronchial spasm; breathing difficulties; hoarseness; laryngitis.

Skincare: softens and smooths dry, irritated skin, balances the production of sebum, promotes healing of damaged skin; cell regenerator; diminishes pigmentation on the face and is useful for most skin types.


Variations of Jasmine Flower Extractions* Jasmine Absolute, India Use: Natural Perfumery. Intensely floral, very sweet, tenacious, with a deep richness and a somewhat musky and coumarin-like undertone.

Jasmine Absolute, Egypt Use: Natural Perfumery. Intensely floral, sweet, tenacious, with a somewhat musky and tea/honey undertone; slightly lighter than Jasmine Absolute from India, yet still very concentrated.

Jasmine Sambac Absolute Use: Natural Perfumery. Green and somewhat fruity initial aroma with a rich floral/honey/tea undertone, turning sweeter in the dry down; not as sweet as our other Jasmine Absolutes from India and Egypt.

Jasmine CO2 Use: Natural Perfumery. Very sweet, floral, slightly fruity, and tea-like, with a delicate, ethereal aroma and a hint of indole undertone.

Jasmine Organic Extract Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Exquisite, extremely rich, voluptuous floral, with very sweet fruity peach-like headnotes; softer and much greener than absolutes of Jasmine with the most true-to-nature Jasmine flower aroma.

* Much gratitude to Eden Botanicals for granting permission on these Jasmine variations.


Spring Floral Blend- 10ml roller bottle:

In a small glass condiment bowl, pour in 8mls of organic jojoba oil (Simmondsia chinensis)


Then, add:

· 3 drops Jasmine (Jasminum sambac)

· 4 drops Cape Chamomile (Eriocephalus punctulatus)

· 4 drops Rhododendron (Rhododendron anthopogon)

Stir well, and then use a small funnel to load the blend into the roller bottle. Top off the remaining space with jojoba. Shake well.

This blend can also be used in a nasal inhaler, room spray, or diffuser.


References

1) Photo https://www.thetutuguru.com.au/shop/jasminum-arabian-jasmine-6-pot/Retrieved March 22, 2023

3) Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary edition, New World Library, Novato, California, 2016; p.595-596.

4)Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, third edition, Zilmere QLD, Australia, The Perfect Potion, 2018; p. 344-348.

6) Purchon, Nerys and Cantele, Lora, The Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness, Robert Rose Publisher, 2014; p.66.



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