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.
• 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.

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.

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!