Jasmine Essential Oil Absolute

Latin name: Jasminum OfficinalePart of the flower used: flowerSource: IndiaExtraction method: steam distillationJasmine is a delicate, evergreen climber, native to China and India, with small, white, star-shaped flowers, which are picked at night, when their fragrance is most powerful. Jasmine essential oil has a sweet, exotic, and very floral smell. It is expensive, as its distillation is more elaborate than for most oils, and it is used to deeply relax, lift depression, and boost confidence. This oil is said to calm the nerves and produce a sense of confidence and optimism, while restoring energy. It reduces labor time by strengthening contractions and relieving pain. It is believed to relieve impotence, frigidity, and premature ejaculation due to its calming and soothing properties. It helps coughs and laryngitis and is also useful in a massage oil to relieve muscle pain, sprains, and stiff limbs. Jasmine essential oil tones dry, oily, or sensitive skin, increases elasticity, and is said to reduce stretch marks and scars. Jasmine has been considered a sacred flower in India for hundreds of years and has been joined together to make garlands for Hindu gods and goddesses to this day. Indian women commonly wear jasmine in their hair and it is also one of the main flowers in wedding garlands. According to one myth, the sun god, Surya, rejected the love of a princess and was so heartbroken that she committed suicide. From its ashes scattered on the ground, a jasmine plant grew. Since the sun god caused her so much pain, the jasmine flower only bloomed and released its perfume at night.