Jasmine Aromatherapy: Uses and Health Benefit Of Jasmine Essential Oil

Jasmine aromatherapy uses jasmine flowers and/or essential oils. The distinct sweet aroma is useful for relaxation and as de-stressor. Because essential oils from jasmine are difficult to extract – 3 million 1-day old flowers are needed to extract 1 lb of oil – the resulting product is very expensive.

Still, because it is quite effective, it continues to be popular despite its high price tag.

Uses of Jasmine Aromatherapy Oil

Jasmine oil can be used in aromatherapy in a variety of ways.

• Inhalation
  • Need something to counterbalance a hectic, stressful day? Wear jasmine perfume. Its sweet scent will continually relax muscles, prevent headaches, and minimize stress.
  • Jasmine inhalation jars are available. When opened, these jars allow the aroma to permeate in the room.
  • Candles infused with jasmine oils also produce the sweet aroma when lighted.
• Massage
  • Essential oils extracted from jasmine are used along with oil from other sources (such as jojoba, sweet almond, lavender, etc.) for a relaxing massage.
• Bathing
  • A few drops of jasmine essential oils are added into the bath – water is preferably warm.

Benefits of Jasmine Aromatherapy

Among the most common jasmine aromatherapy benefits are the following:

• induces muscle relaxation to relieve spasms and cramps,
• relieves menstrual cramps,
• relaxes the nerves affected by stress,
• helps increase energy,
• treats frigidity,
• helps relieves pain in childbirth,
• relieves headache, insomnia, depression, and headaches, and
• enhances mental functioning and acuity.

Points to Strictly Adhere

• Jasmine extracts should not be applied directly on the skin without a carrier oil (such as avocado, jojoba, and sweet almond).
• Never use essential oils directly on a pregnant woman (massage or bathing). Still, pregnant women can benefit from inhalation of this relaxing herb.
• Jasmine oil should never be taken internally unless explicitly recommended by a health professional.
• Some individuals may experience skin irritation due to application of jasmine oils. If this is so, discontinue use at once and consult a physician.