Jasmine

Botanical name: Jasminum grandiflorum
Botanical family: Jasminaceae

Note: Middle

Part of plant used: Flowers

Origin: Iran and Northern India.

Description: Exotic, sweet and flowery.

History: Known as the ‘King of the Garden’, Jasmine was a well known aphrodisiac therefore used in love potions. Jasmine is one of the most expensive oils as well as one of the most exquisite.

Properties and Indications:

Antidepressant
Excellent in childbirth – it can help speed up delivery, relieve pain, balance the hormones and aid in post-natal depression as well as aid in breast-feeding
Useful for the reproductive system both in females and males – can help with frigidity and impotence
Can ease menstrual pain
Known to help the respiratory system by calming irritating coughs and regulating breathing
Excellent for skin especially dry and sensitive skins – useful for stretch marks and scarring

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