Jasmine Oil, Indian Jasmine Sambac Absolute

Jasmine Oil Sambac

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Our sweeter Jasmine Oil is from the sambac variety, produced from jasmine blossoms; 1000 pounds of blossoms (about 3.6 million fresh blossoms) produce one pound of Jasmine oil. The blossoms are collected before sunrise, and handled with care to preserve their delicate scent.

An absolute is extracted from Jasmine flowers, as they are considered too delicate to process through steam distillation. The advantage of the absolute is that the complete aroma of this wonderful flower is preserved in the resultant oil.

There are many species of Jasmine, up to 42 species have been recorded in India alone. We carry both the sambac - a lighter, more floral oil - and the grandiflorium Jasmine Oil - a deeper scent. This Jasmine oil is a light orange-brown, somewhat-viscous liquid with a rich, warm, floral scent, with honey and 'tea-like' undertones.

It is an oil that brings a lightness and happy feeling to those who use it. This is a potent oil - it should be diluted before using; a little will go a long way. It is best diluted in jojoba oil or used in a blend of other oils. As a minor component it mixes well with most other oils.

Jasmine has been nicknamed 'Queen of the Night' and 'Moonlight of the Grove' for centuries, women have treasured it for its seductive, beautiful fragrance. Jasmine oil is uplifting and stimulating for times of hopelessness and nervous exhaustion. It helps reduce anxiety and apathy, and can increase excitability when worn as a perfume.

Jasmine oil for therapeutic use may be beneficial for dry, greasy, or oily skin. It may help with eczema when caused by stress, frigidity, laryngitis, lethargy, menstrual pain and problems. Jasmine oil's reputed benefits for labor pains have been shown to be relatively mild; Lavender or Rose Geranium may be more supportive.

It is most highly valued in aromatherapy for its euphoric, sensual qualities. Long considered an aphrodesiac oil, Jasmine is indicated fear, vulnerability, or anxiety could be preventing an open heart and mind. A SMALL amount of Jasmine could be worn as a perfume (because of its strength, too much may be overpowering to some individuals - usually one drop on each pulse point is sufficient) - the oil could also be warmed in an oil lamp, added to a bath, or simply dropped in a few spots throughout a room (the lazy way to aromatherapy!)

Application:	Diffuser, Aromatherapy Massage, Natural Perfume
Possible Uses:	Depression, dry skin, exhaustion, labor pains, sensitive skin
Species Name:	Jasminum officinalis var. samabac
Distillation Method:	Absolute
Origin:	India
Source:	Natural Source
Aroma:	Sweet, floral, exotic top note
Fragrance Influence:	Uplifting, stimulating, releving of anxiety and depression, stimulating
Primary Constituents:	Benzyl Acetate, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalol, Phytol, Isophytol, Squalene
Safety Information:	Non-toxic, non-irritating