Description
Jasmine – Jasminum officinalis
Origin: Egypt
Family: Oleaceae
Part used: Flowers
Jasmine can be either deciduous or evergreen and can grow tall and spreading as climbing shrubs and vines. The flowers are usually around 2.5 cm in diameter. Jasmine is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Eurasia, Australasia and Oceania. Widely cultivated for its flowers, Jasmine is grown in many gardens, used in tea and in cultural rituals around the world. Characterised by its rich floral aroma, it is a very valuable oil and is used extensively in the perfume industry. It is also commonly used for its antiseptic, antispasmodic and sedative properties.
Jasmine has been used as a herbal remedy in China and India for several thousands of years. It is reported to have relaxant, sedative and analgesic properties. It is considered to be an aphrodisiac. It is said that Egyptian queen Cleopatra, bathed the sails of her ships in jasmine oil so that the intoxicating scent would catch on the breeze and attract the military leader Mark Antony as she sailed towards Rome. Jasmine is also believed to offer support for building up immunity and reducing fears. Its exotic fragrance has been widely used in the manufacture of perfumes, appearing as early as the 16th Century in French products. Today it is used also for its tonic and cleansing effect on the skin.
Fragrance notes
Rich, sweet and intoxicating with a warm and sensual undertone.
Blending notes
Blends well with: Rose, Sandalwood, Myrrh and Mandarin.
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