Jasmine
Essential Oil For Aromatherapy
by
Kevin Pederson
A sturdy
evergreen shrub of bright green leaves with white star shaped
flowers, Jasmine with sweet and floral aroma, native of Asia and
Africa is one of the oldest and widely used scented flower.
Jasmine
flower blooms only at night hence they hand picked at night time
only. Being the most delicate and extremely fragile, jasmine essential
oil is steam distilled from its flowers. Huge quantities of jasmine
petals are required to prepare one ounce of essential oil, hence
is rare, extremely valuable and highly sought after oil.
Jasmine
is preferred for its powerful characteristics that assist the
body as an anti depressant, an aphrodisiac and confidence boosting
qualities. The Chinese drink jasmine tea daily and use it to cleanse
the air in sick rooms while Egyptians use it to relieve nervous
disorders, insomnia and headaches.
Jasmine
known to have aphrodisiac powers was used in different cultures
in various ceremonies. The sensuously rich and exotic aroma of
jasmine based massage oil can certainly be relied upon to evoke
a romantic mood.
Jasmine
oil despite being expensive is worthy for the skin. It encourages
cell growth; increases skin elasticity and aids in healing minor
to moderate burns. It is especially effective for people suffering
from symptoms of apathy and fatigue as it helps in reducing fears.
It also helps with muscle spasm and sprains.
Jasmine
with its many healing properties acts as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory
agent and a sedative. It is considered as base oil for blending
with other essential oil. When blended with herbs like Clary sage,
geranium, lemon balm, rose, rosewood and sandalwood, it promotes
the body's natural way of healing, making it indispensable in
the world of aromatherapy.
Jasmine
essential oil when massaged on the abdomen during the later stages
of labour strengthens uterine contractions and relieves pain.
For
stimulating bath oil, try this oil - 1/2 cup soy oil, 5 drops
of jasmine essential oil, 3 drops of juniper essential oil and
content from 4 - 5 vitamin E capsules.
Indulge
your self with a massage, blend the following ingredients well
- 8 tsp grape seed oil, 6 drops of jasmine essential oil, 2 drops
each of tea tree oil and neroli oil. Before application warm the
oil.
To
create soothing and refreshing hair oil for scalp, blend 2 drops
rosemary, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops clary sage, and 2 drops jasmine
absolute to 1/2 ounce base oil.
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