Jasmine is a very famous flower. It has a strong yet sweet, pleasing and romantic fragrance, which is very common in flowers that bloom only at night. The jasmine flower is often associated with romance and love. 

Jasmine essential oil is extracted from the flowers of jasmine, and it has various scientific names including Jasminum Grandiflora (Royal Jasmine) and Jasminum Officinale (Common Jasmine). The oils is extracted mainly from the common jasmine variety. 

The health benefits of jasmine essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic, cicatrisant, expectorant, galactagogue, emmenagogue, parturient, sedative and uterine substance. 

Medicinal Applications:

•     The sweet aroma of jasmine essential oil has a pleasing and uplifting effect on the mind and actively fights depression. This makes a person feel happy and potentially awakens romantic and poetic feelings. The aromatic effect of jasmine essential oil stimulates the release of certain hormones in the body, including serotonin, which results in the boost of energy and the uplifted mood.

•     Jasmine essential oil is a very good antiseptic and disinfectant. Its constituents like Benzoic Acid and more have very effective germicidal, bactericidal, fungicidal and antiviral properties. When externally applies to wounds, it prevents them from becoming septic and effectively eliminates potential infections from tetanus. It can also have internal applications and when inhaled, it is known to reduce infections in the respiratory system and can relieve colds and coughs.

•     It is actually the aphrodisiac property of Jasmine oil that invokes romantic feelings. This oil enhances the libido and feelings of sexual desire. Due to this property of jasmine's oil's aroma and the fragrance of jasmine flowers, it has been in use during First Nights, particularly in the Indian subcontinent where it is in practice to decorate the bride and the First Night room with jasmine flowers and use the oil to spray the room. Additionally, it helps cure problems such as premature ejaculation, frigidity, impotency and various other sexual disorders.

•     Jasmine essential oil is a cicatrisant and it can help fade scar marks and spots. It can also help eliminate the fat cracks that may occur in pregnant women.

•     The expectorant property of Jasmine essential oil can help in offering an undisturbed night of sleep, even when suffering from a cough or a cold. It provides relief from a cough by helping clear out the accumulation of phlegm in the respiratory tracts. It also eliminates snoring by clearing the congestion from nasal and respiratory tracts.

•     A combination of jasmine's essential oil properties makes it an ideal tool for inducing long, restful and undisturbed sleep. Its behaviour as an expectorant, sedative and antispasmodic combine to create the best situation for falling asleep and staying asleep for the entire night.

•     The emmenagogue property of jasmine essential oil regulates period cycles, and makes the periods clear and less painful, while also helping to push back menopause. It also provides relief from other issues associated with menses such as fatigue, annoyance, nausea and mood swings. Regulating the period can also vastly improve the balance of the hormonal levels inside the body and help keep a lot of other bodily functions from occuring naturally and in a healthy manner.

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.