Useful properties of jasmine are mainly used in non-traditional medicine and folk cosmetology. So, for example, the crushed leaves of the plant help to heal ulcers, its raw root helps with migraine and insomnia, and broths from jasmine relieve fever. If you add jasmine flowers to the tea, it will be an excellent anti-stress and tonic. The aroma of this tea will lift the mood, improve your well-being and perfectly revitalize.
In India, Morocco, France, Italy, Egypt, jasmine is grown for medicinal and perfumery purposes. To produce 1 kg of essential jasmine oil, 1 ton of flower material is needed. The manufacturing process itself is very complicated and time consuming. Collection of flowers is done manually and at certain times of the day - before dawn. The fulfillment of this condition is obligatory due to the fact that at this time in the flowers of jasmine the highest concentration of essential components. After these actions, using a special type of treatment, the jasmine oil itself is isolated.
Jasmine oil is a thick mixture of dark caramel color with a sweet-honey aroma. The most expensive and high-quality oil is that produced in Egypt. Egyptian jasmine oil is obtained by distilling floral raw materials with high-quality olive oil. In the manufacture of essential oils, you can use a variety of types of jasmine: Medicinal jasmine, fragrant jasmine, Jasmine sambac and other species. Jasmine oil has a strong and rich flavor. This feature is used in the creation of fragrance compositions of toilet water and perfume, as well as in the creation of a variety of cosmetics.
Jasmine oil is by no means used inside because of the possible content of toxins in its composition. Essential oil is recommended to be used for medicinal purposes, applying to the skin or using aromatherapy procedures.
Jasmine oil can be added to a few drops in all sorts of cosmetics, and also used to massage the body and face. Dilute 1 drop of jasmine oil with 10 drops of jojoba oil.
Jasmine oil perfectly nourishes, moisturizes and tones the skin, relieves inflammation and irritation, heals small cracks and scars, and also removes stretch marks. Essential oil increases the elasticity of the skin, restores its structure and generally gives a healthy appearance to the skin. When combining jasmine oil with other types of oils, you can pick up a recipe that suits your skin type. For combination and oily skin, a combination of jasmine oil with rosemary and bergamot oils is ideal. This combination of oils contributes to the normalization of the sebaceous glands, as well as the healing and drying of inflammation. The combination of oils of jasmine, pink and lavender with oil of golden sandalwood and incense is perfect for dry and sensitive skin type.
If you combine jasmine oil with lemon and grapefruit oils, then this is an excellent tool that prevents hair loss and helps restore skin.
A mixture of oils of jasmine, mint, sandalwood, orange and palmarosa will help to solve the problems of skin ailments (dermatitis, eczema). To treat this kind of problems, you can make hot and cold compresses. Stir in 1 st water (depending on the type of compress the water temperature is different) 5 drops of jasmine oil. Saturate the gauze with this compound and apply to the affected area several times a day. In addition to jasmine oil, the composition of the compress can add geranium, juniper, lavender oil.
The use of jasmine oil favorably affects the work of the nervous system and the activity of the brain. If you add a couple drops of oil in a bath, it will help to cheer up, improve well-being, and also give confidence. You can massage the active points, helping to cope with migraine, stress and a sense of fatigue.
Jasmine oil contributes to the normalization of the male and female sexual system, hormonal background and menstrual cycle. Components of essential oil of jasmine strengthen the blood circulation of the organs of the reproductive system, relieve pain and spasms during menstruation. Essential oil perfectly tones the uterus, helps in stimulating labor and treating infertility. Jasmine oil is also an aphrodisiac, which enhances sexual desire and desire.
Jasmine oil substances contribute to the production of thyroxine, triodothyronine and insulin. Essential oil enhances blood flow and strengthens the immune system. Inhalations, rubbing and massages perfectly help to cope with colds, diseases of the respiratory system. The oil has an antioxidant and anticarcinogenic effect. Jasmine oil is sometimes used as an additional remedy for the treatment of lymph nodes and breast cancer.
If you add jasmine oil to the aroma lamp, it will help cleanse the air of unpleasant odors.
Jasmine oil is prohibited during the first trimester of pregnancy.