Essential oil of jasmine

To begin with, it should be noted that theour latitudes bush, which many are accustomed to call jasmine, is actually called a chubushnik. Jasmine he is called for the sweet aroma of flowers, similar to the scent of real jasmine. The real jasmine is an evergreen shrub, which is growing in warmer countries.

Jasmine for the production of essential oil is cultivated in Italy, France, Morocco, Egypt, China, the Comoros and some other countries. The main producers of jasmine essential oil are Italy, France and China.

Essential oil of jasmine is a dark yellow or reddish-brown liquid with a strong aroma of jasmine flowers. Like all other essential oils, it has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is applied externally in the treatment of dermatitis and eczema. Also, it can enrich cosmetic products for caring for irritated, sensitive and dry skin.

The aroma of this essential oil helps fight fatigue, stress and depression: it relaxes, relieves fatigue and muscletension, gives a sense of comfort and well-being, activates the hidden strength of the body, helps to get rid of insomnia, apathy and indifference. In addition, jasmine oil is considered an aphrodisiac: its aroma enhances sensuality, helps liberate and strengthens mutual understanding between partners.

Also jasmine oil strengthens the immune system, positively influences the state of the endocrine system, stimulates brain activity, helps with diseases of the respiratory system.

Jasmine oil, unlike some other essential oils, use only externally: for compresses, massages, enrichmentcosmetic products, as well as in aromatic lamps, baths and medallions. Do not use it inside! Briefly, we list the main ways of using and dosage of jasmine oil:

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  in the aroma lamp: 2 drops per 5 square meters of the room area;
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  in aromatic: 4-5 drops on the emulsifier (milk, cream, honey, salt);
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  in the aromamedalone: ​​2-3 drops per medallion;
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  for massage: 3-4 drops per 10 ml of transport (massage) oil;
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  to enrich the cosmetics (cream, mask, gels, tonics, balms, shampoos): 3-4 drops of oil per 5 g of cosmetic;
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  for compresses: 4-5 drops of oil on a glass of warm water (the liquid is applied to clean cotton cloth and applied to the problem areas of the skin 1-2 times a day).

This oil can be used in combination with other essential oils. It is best combined with oils of orange, bergamot, immortelle,grapefruit, geranium, lavender, incense, lemon, tangerine, lemon balm, neroli, palmarosa, pelargonium, rosemary, rose, rosewood, sandalwood.

Because jasmine essential oil has enoughintense aroma and strong action, there are several contraindications to its use. Thus, jasmine oil stimulates circulation in the organs of the small pelvis. This is a very useful property for women suffering from painful menstruation, but it also means that jasmine oil is contraindicated in pregnant women, especially in the first four months of pregnancy.

Since the aroma of the oil is very saturated, You can not use jasmine oil in large quantities: The abuse of jasmine oil in a poorly ventilated room can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea.

Before the external use of jasmine oil, it is desirable test for a small area of ​​skin. This oil is very rarely irritating, but you can never rule out the possibility of individual intolerance.

Store Jasmine Oil should be in a tightly sealed vial of dark glass at room temperature, protecting from direct sunlight.