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Other Names : Jasminum sambac, Arabian Jasmine, Tuscan Jasmine, Mallikaa, Nava-Mallikaa, Shita-bhiru, Madyantikaa, Vaarshiki and Madayanti, Sampaguita
 
==Special Precautions of Jasmine Sambac==
 
==Special Precautions of Jasmine Sambac==
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* pregnancy : Jasmine oil is a recommended alternative solution to easing labor pains, but is not recommended before the actual birth as it can encourage blood flow to the pelvic area and potentially cause a miscarriage.
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* Some people are naturally sensitive to constituents in the plant and may display mild allergic reactions. Such side effects are believed to be a result of the flowers' benzyl acetate content, a principal constituent of jasmine essential oil.
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==Health Benefits and Uses of Jasmine Sambac==
 
==Health Benefits and Uses of Jasmine Sambac==
* relaxing effect on the body whilst being stimulating to the senses, which perhaps goes some way to explain its renowned action as an aphrodisiac. It promotes a state of relaxation and peace which helps to block sexual inhibitions, allowing female and male energies to be released in a natural way.
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According to the book, Indian Medicinal Plants Volume 3, the flowers, essential oil, leaves and the roots of this evergreen plant are widely used in Ayurvedic healing for treating ophthalmic problems, headache, epilepsy, ulcer, insanity, fever, leprosy, vomiting, glactorrhoea, impotency, wounds, itches and few other skin problems.
* for balancing and opening up emotional states; it counteracts selfish thoughts and actions opening up the way for us to learn to love ourselves and others. It excels at empowering the meek at heart, and paving the way toward enlightenment and self-confidence, whilst promoting purity of heart. It is an extremely valuable emotional equaliser which helps us deal with the darker side of our nature, bringing sweetness to any destructive or detrimental thoughts.
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* in Philippines, Jasmine Sambac is regarded as a symbol of strength, simplicity, sacredness, humbleness and purity and is also used as a herbal remedy for fractures, abdominal distention, diarrhea, fever, swelling of the eyes and sprains.
 
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* The traditional Indians use the fresh juice of the ground flowers in treating sores, itching and wounds. The medicated root paste of Jasmine plant is used in treating labour pain for centuries in the rural parts of India.
Add a few drops of jasmine sambac absolute to an unfragranced cream or lotion base for a divine aroma that uplifts the senses whilst easing hot, dry, irritated or sensitive skin. It assists the removal of blemishes and improves the complexion, bringing out your skins natural radiance. Although it blends well with many other oils, in many ways in aromatherapy jasmine sambac is best enjoyed alone or with just a hint of another oil such as lavender – otherwise it its unique aroma will be overshadowed or lost in the blend.
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* The Traditional Chinese Medicine has used Jasmine Sambac in the treatment of diarrhea, tumors, conjunctivitis, skin ulcers, dysentery and fever. The native Chinese used the roots in curing severe pain, headache, insomnia and pain and inflammation due to broken bones or dislocated joints mainly attributed to the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties of this aromatic herb. The dried Jasmine flowers are used in making herbal tea in China.
 
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* The young leaves of Jasmine Sambac plant is used in making a herbal infusion for curing gallstones and the infusion of the roots were ingested to cure diabetes mellitus in Borneo. Jasmine Sambac has also been used for culinary purposes especially in making candies, teas, puddings, desserts, liqueurs and dairy products.
However, there is one exception to this. Blended with a little sandalwood oil, the aroma of jasmine sambac becomes truly celestial, and is similar to the Indian attar known as ‘Motia’. Whenever I have any difficulty sleeping due to an overactive mind or a particularly stressful day, this is one of my preferred blends to vaporise. A bit self-indulgent admittedly, but very, very effective!
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* Therapeutic properties and chemical components of Jasmine Sambac essential oil: Jasmine Sambac oil is known to have antidepressant, aphrodisiac, antibacterial, analgesic, anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, sedative, antiseptic, expectorant, antinociceptive, carminative, uterine tonic, cicatrisant, parturient, uplifting, stimulating, lactifuge and antitumor properties.
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* Aphrodisiac : Jasmine has an ecstatic, compelling, sensual and miraculous aroma that has magical powers vested in it. This mystical fragrance grants excellent relaxation, open up blocked sexual inhibitions, treat the senses, supports the strength of female energies and naturally fortify the vigor of male energies. Jasmine is also known to nurture the health of male and female reproductive system and stimulates the secretion of male and female hormones.
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* Natural antidepressant: Depression has become a common phenomenon in people of all ages including teenagers, professionals (both men and women) and aged people. Ayurveda recommends meditation, yoga and the use of pacifying aromatic oils like Jasmine Sambac oil. The aromatic compounds in Jasmine oil pass through the nasal passages and reach the limbic system of the brain, which is the control center of the brain. Inhaling the aroma of Jasmine Sambac essential oil is said to pacify the senses, control negative feelings and paves way for venting out the depressed emotions that spoil one’s day. Adding 2 drops of this oil to vaporizer, burner, diffuser or air freshener can assist in treating tension, fatigue, depression, nervousness, anxiety, postnatal depression and addiction.
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* Antitumor :  A 2011 study on ‘In vivo and In vitro Antitumor Activity of Jasminum Sambac (Linn) AIT Oleaceae Flower Against Dalton’s Ascites Lymphoma Induced Swiss Albino Mice’ evaluated the anticancer effect of Jasminum Sambac on mice affected by affected by cancerous tumor in the lymphatic system. This study proved that the methanolic extracts of Jasmine Sambac flowers possessed significant cytotoxic and anticancer activity that helped in increasing hepatic levels of RNA and DNA in the mice. The leaves and flowers of this plant are used since the ancient times in Ayurveda for treating and preventing breast cancer and controlling uterine bleeding. It is also used as anti-cancer, antiulcerative and antileprotic.
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* Antibacterial : aid in combating bacteria and other harmful microbes causing infectious diseases. A 2008 study on ‘Antibacterial potential assessment of Jasmine essential oil against E.Coli’ stated that Jasmine oil contains antibacterial activity that makes it effective in the treatment of removing corns, purify the kidney, treat ulcers and other inflamed conditions.
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* Relieves pain and inflammation: Jasmine Sambac oil has mild analgesic, anesthetic and anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. ‘Preliminary Studies on Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of Jasminum Sambac (L.) Aiton in Experimental Animal Models’ have proved that Jasminum Sambac extracts exhibit anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive properties that are helpful in treating muscular aches, rheumatism, back pain, headache and inflammation.
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* tonic to the skin: Jasmine Sambac oil is extremely good for the skin and it acts as a natural tonic and improves the skin health. Add 2 drops of this oil to your regular skin care cream or lotion and massage it gently on to your skin for treating dry skin, sensitive skin, greasy skin and for fading away scars and stretch marks. Using 1 drop of Jasmine Sambac oil in vapor therapy can help in removing excess oil and blemishes in the skin and helps bring out its natural radiance.
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* as a tonic to the brain.  
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* The flowers are also used for reducing fever, treating hiccoughs, bee stings, swollen eyes, insomnia and vomiting.
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* It is proven effective in the treatment of gastric ulcer and peptic ulcer with its antigastric ulcer effect.  
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* Being a lactifuge, Jasmine Sambac flowers are used traditionally for arresting the secretion of breast milk in a day or two.
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==References==
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* http://www.ijppsjournal.com/Vol4Issue1/2925.pdf
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* http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2792499/
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* http://www.ajptr.com/archive/volume-2/august-2012-issue-4/article-341.html
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Latest revision as of 05:47, 2 January 2020

Other Names : Jasminum sambac, Arabian Jasmine, Tuscan Jasmine, Mallikaa, Nava-Mallikaa, Shita-bhiru, Madyantikaa, Vaarshiki and Madayanti, Sampaguita

Special Precautions of Jasmine Sambac

  • pregnancy : Jasmine oil is a recommended alternative solution to easing labor pains, but is not recommended before the actual birth as it can encourage blood flow to the pelvic area and potentially cause a miscarriage.
  • Some people are naturally sensitive to constituents in the plant and may display mild allergic reactions. Such side effects are believed to be a result of the flowers' benzyl acetate content, a principal constituent of jasmine essential oil.

Health Benefits and Uses of Jasmine Sambac

According to the book, Indian Medicinal Plants Volume 3, the flowers, essential oil, leaves and the roots of this evergreen plant are widely used in Ayurvedic healing for treating ophthalmic problems, headache, epilepsy, ulcer, insanity, fever, leprosy, vomiting, glactorrhoea, impotency, wounds, itches and few other skin problems.

  • in Philippines, Jasmine Sambac is regarded as a symbol of strength, simplicity, sacredness, humbleness and purity and is also used as a herbal remedy for fractures, abdominal distention, diarrhea, fever, swelling of the eyes and sprains.
  • The traditional Indians use the fresh juice of the ground flowers in treating sores, itching and wounds. The medicated root paste of Jasmine plant is used in treating labour pain for centuries in the rural parts of India.
  • The Traditional Chinese Medicine has used Jasmine Sambac in the treatment of diarrhea, tumors, conjunctivitis, skin ulcers, dysentery and fever. The native Chinese used the roots in curing severe pain, headache, insomnia and pain and inflammation due to broken bones or dislocated joints mainly attributed to the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties of this aromatic herb. The dried Jasmine flowers are used in making herbal tea in China.
  • The young leaves of Jasmine Sambac plant is used in making a herbal infusion for curing gallstones and the infusion of the roots were ingested to cure diabetes mellitus in Borneo. Jasmine Sambac has also been used for culinary purposes especially in making candies, teas, puddings, desserts, liqueurs and dairy products.
  • Therapeutic properties and chemical components of Jasmine Sambac essential oil: Jasmine Sambac oil is known to have antidepressant, aphrodisiac, antibacterial, analgesic, anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, sedative, antiseptic, expectorant, antinociceptive, carminative, uterine tonic, cicatrisant, parturient, uplifting, stimulating, lactifuge and antitumor properties.
  • Aphrodisiac : Jasmine has an ecstatic, compelling, sensual and miraculous aroma that has magical powers vested in it. This mystical fragrance grants excellent relaxation, open up blocked sexual inhibitions, treat the senses, supports the strength of female energies and naturally fortify the vigor of male energies. Jasmine is also known to nurture the health of male and female reproductive system and stimulates the secretion of male and female hormones.
  • Natural antidepressant: Depression has become a common phenomenon in people of all ages including teenagers, professionals (both men and women) and aged people. Ayurveda recommends meditation, yoga and the use of pacifying aromatic oils like Jasmine Sambac oil. The aromatic compounds in Jasmine oil pass through the nasal passages and reach the limbic system of the brain, which is the control center of the brain. Inhaling the aroma of Jasmine Sambac essential oil is said to pacify the senses, control negative feelings and paves way for venting out the depressed emotions that spoil one’s day. Adding 2 drops of this oil to vaporizer, burner, diffuser or air freshener can assist in treating tension, fatigue, depression, nervousness, anxiety, postnatal depression and addiction.
  • Antitumor : A 2011 study on ‘In vivo and In vitro Antitumor Activity of Jasminum Sambac (Linn) AIT Oleaceae Flower Against Dalton’s Ascites Lymphoma Induced Swiss Albino Mice’ evaluated the anticancer effect of Jasminum Sambac on mice affected by affected by cancerous tumor in the lymphatic system. This study proved that the methanolic extracts of Jasmine Sambac flowers possessed significant cytotoxic and anticancer activity that helped in increasing hepatic levels of RNA and DNA in the mice. The leaves and flowers of this plant are used since the ancient times in Ayurveda for treating and preventing breast cancer and controlling uterine bleeding. It is also used as anti-cancer, antiulcerative and antileprotic.
  • Antibacterial : aid in combating bacteria and other harmful microbes causing infectious diseases. A 2008 study on ‘Antibacterial potential assessment of Jasmine essential oil against E.Coli’ stated that Jasmine oil contains antibacterial activity that makes it effective in the treatment of removing corns, purify the kidney, treat ulcers and other inflamed conditions.
  • Relieves pain and inflammation: Jasmine Sambac oil has mild analgesic, anesthetic and anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. ‘Preliminary Studies on Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of Jasminum Sambac (L.) Aiton in Experimental Animal Models’ have proved that Jasminum Sambac extracts exhibit anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive properties that are helpful in treating muscular aches, rheumatism, back pain, headache and inflammation.
  • tonic to the skin: Jasmine Sambac oil is extremely good for the skin and it acts as a natural tonic and improves the skin health. Add 2 drops of this oil to your regular skin care cream or lotion and massage it gently on to your skin for treating dry skin, sensitive skin, greasy skin and for fading away scars and stretch marks. Using 1 drop of Jasmine Sambac oil in vapor therapy can help in removing excess oil and blemishes in the skin and helps bring out its natural radiance.
  • as a tonic to the brain.
  • The flowers are also used for reducing fever, treating hiccoughs, bee stings, swollen eyes, insomnia and vomiting.
  • It is proven effective in the treatment of gastric ulcer and peptic ulcer with its antigastric ulcer effect.
  • Being a lactifuge, Jasmine Sambac flowers are used traditionally for arresting the secretion of breast milk in a day or two.

References