Jasminum sambac, Flower, CO2 Extraction, from India, 10% in jojoba oil
Aroma: Jasmine has a warm, smooth, extremely intense floral smell that is exotic, sweet and lingering. Jasmine is a common constituent of most oriental perfumes.
** It is important to note that all absolutes are extremely concentrated by nature. They should not be evaluated in this state unless you are accustomed to the undiluted fragrance. For those trying Absolutes for the first time, we strongly recommend they be evaluated in dilution. Otherwise, the complexity of the fragrance - particularly the rare and exotic notes - become lost.
History: Jasmine, which is from the Persian yasmin, i.e. "gift from God", via Arabic., is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family (Oleaceae). Since ancient times, Jasmine has been referred to as the King of oils (Rose is the Queen). Apparently, this is because Jasmine is the most masculine of all the floral oils. It is also interesting to note that it takes 8,000 carefully hand-picked blossoms to produce 1 gram (about 1 ml.) of Jasmine Absolute.
Colour: Orange to Brown
Common Uses: Jasmine Grandiflorum is well respected for its aphrodisiac properties. It is a sensual, soothing, calming oil that promotes love and peace.
Possible Uses: Depression, dry skin, exhaustion, labor pains, sensitive skin. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 57-67.]
Jasmine as an aphrodisiac: Jasmine, in its role as an aphrodisiac can increase sperm counts and remedy both impotence and frigidity. Jasmine has the psychological effect of restoring confidence and optimism, as well as, mental energy and vitality. Jasmine has the wondrous ability to stimulate or sedate depending on individual need. When used in a massage oil, jasmine is calming, soothing and warming, evoking deep, penetrating, emotions and reassuring, self satisfaction.
Consistency: Viscous
Note: Middle to Base
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Cautions: None Known.
Constituents: Benzyl zcetate, linalool, benzyl alcohol, indole, benzyl benzoate, cis-jasmone, geraniol, methyl anthranilate, p.cresol, farnesol, cis-3-hexenyl benzoate, eugenol, nerol, ceosol, benzoic acide, benzaldehyde, y-terpineol, nerolidol, isophytol, phytol. [B. Lawrence, "Jasmine Oil," Perfumer & Flavorist, November 1977, 36, cited in Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 1997), 170.]
Safety Information: Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand does not indicate any special precautions when using this oil. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 207.]
However, one authority reports that some may experience an allergic reaction to Jasmine essential oil. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 155.]
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