Jasmine

Quick Overview

This pure Jasmine absolute, from Jasmine Grandiflorum flowers naturally grown in Egypt. This is the day-blooming Jasmine, with a deep, intriguing aroma. You'll find higher, sweeter notes in the Sambac if you prefer ~ they also blend nicely together.
 

Botanical Name: Jasminum grandiflorum

The Jasmine plant has also been named 'queen of the night' and 'moonlight of the grove' due to the intensification of its scent after the sun sets. An evergreen shrub with fragrant, star-shaped pink, yellow or white flowers, the Jasmine genus contains around 300 species. The grandiflorum variety is native to northern Iran, Afghanistan and Kashmir, was brought to Spain by the Moores and has now adapted to growing in more mild Mediterranean climates throughout Europe, Morocco, Egypt and India.

Method of Extraction: hexane free extracted

Parts Used: Flowers

Country of Origin: India

Cultivation Method: Wildcrafted

Blends Well With:  Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Coriander Seed, Ginger, Grapefruit,  Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli (Orange Blossom), Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang.
 

Scent: Intensely floral, fatty with a musk note, and a back note of hay and honey
 

Contraindications: Non-toxic, non-irritant,  generally non-sensitizing (an allergic reaction has been known to  occur in some individuals) For perfume use only and not to be  ingested. Its use while pregnant is not recommended.
 

About the Oil
This Jasmine absolute is a rich orange-brown, moderately viscous oil produced by gently pressing naturally cultivated Jasmine blossoms from Egypt. It takes approximately 1000 pounds or 3.6 million fresh blossoms to produce one pound of Jasmine oil. The delicate, small flowers are collected before sunrise, and hand picked to preserve their scent.  

Aromatherapy Notes

Has an intensely warm, orange blossom-like top   note, a musty,  rose-like middle note and soft-yet-deep black tea-like,   earthy undertones. This is an expensive oil and is very potent. It is best to dilute    before using; a little will go a long way. We like jojoba oil as a carrier for a true Jasmine essential oil perfume, or used in a blend of other oils. As a minor component it mixes well with most other oils, though we find it should be measured drop by drop, as Jasmine can  easily overpower other aromas. If you are interested in a lighter,  sweeter Jasmine, try the sambac variety.

Traditional Uses

For centuries, Jasmine has been treasured it for its seductive, beautiful fragrance. It has been used for personal adornment   as a perfume and as a mood-setting agent at religious ceremonies, feasts and in bed chambers. In China, it was also used to treat hepatitis,and quell pain associated with liver cirrhosis and dysentery.

Safety

Generally considered non-toxic and a non-irritant and non-sensitizing, Jasmine absolute has compounds that can be allergenic,  therefore always test a small amount first for sensitivity or reaction.