JASMINE ESSENTIAL OIL
The King of Essential Oils traditionally valued for emotional wellbeing, confidence, feminine health, and sensuality.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Jasminum grandiflorum
Family: Oleaceae
Origin: Mediterranean and India
Method of Extraction: Solvent extraction or enfleurage from the flowers
Note: Base
Colour: Reddish brown to dark orange
Aroma: Intensely rich, warm and floral
About This Essential Oil
Jasmine Essential Oil is one of the most treasured aromatic extracts in aromatherapy. Revered for centuries for its rich floral fragrance, Jasmine has traditionally been valued for supporting emotional wellbeing, feminine health, confidence, and sensuality. It is often referred to as the 'King of Essential Oils' due to its rarity, beauty, and therapeutic reputation.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports emotional wellbeing
• Encourages confidence and self-esteem
• Popular for feminine health and hormonal balance
• Traditionally valued during childbirth and postnatal recovery
• Luxurious floral aroma for perfumery and skincare
• Traditionally used to promote intimacy and sensuality
History
In India, Jasmine has been known for centuries as the 'Queen of the Night' because its fragrance becomes stronger after sunset. In India Jasmine symbolises divine hope, while in China it symbolises the sweetness of a woman. Jasmine's fragrant flowers have been used since antiquity for personal adornment and in religious ceremonies.
Today Jasmine is regarded as the 'King of Essential Oils' due to its rich aroma, rarity, and wide range of traditional applications.
Main Chemical Components
54% Esters, 24% Alcohols
Properties
• Antidepressant
• Antiseptic
• Antispasmodic
• Aphrodisiac
• Galactagogue
• Parturient
• Sedative
• Uterine
• Emollient
Traditional Uses
• Skin – Traditionally used for all skin types, especially dry, sensitive or irritated skin and stretch marks.
• Nervous System – Traditionally valued for anxiety, depression, restlessness, lethargy, and emotional calming.
• Respiratory System – Traditionally used for breathing difficulties, bronchial spasms, catarrh, coughs, chest infections, and loss of voice.
• Reproductive System – Traditionally valued during childbirth to support contractions and comfort. Traditionally used to assist placental expulsion, postnatal recovery, hormonal balance, postnatal depression, uterine disorders, delayed or painful menstruation, vaginal infections, and reduced libido.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Helps diminish fear and pessimism
• Encourages self-confidence and emotional resilience
• Uplifting to the mind and warming to the emotions
• Traditionally valued for intimacy and connection
• Supports release of masculine and feminine energy
• Grounding and confidence-building
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Orange, Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang.
Health & Safety
• Use only in very small amounts.
• Excessive use may produce the opposite of the desired effect.
• Do not use during pregnancy.
• Use caution with asthma sufferers.
• Always dilute appropriately before topical use.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
