Jasmine Flowers

Bulk Herbs: Jasmine Flowers
Jasminum odoratissimum / Jasminum Officinale

Format: Flowers
Size: 1 oz package

Also known as: Jasminum officinale, Jessamine, and Poet’s Jasmine.

The Jasmine is a perennial climbing plant with sweet, highly scented flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is considered sacred throughout the region, particularly in India, where it is the sacred flower of Kama, the god of love. It is intertwined into bridal flowers at weddings and woven into garlands for important guests at diplomatic functions. Historically, it has been reputed as an aphrodisiac and is said to have a marked effect on frigidity and impotence. It is grown in France for perfumery and is added to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, toiletries, moisturizing lotions, and aromatherapy oils. It is utilized in aromatherapy. There is a common misunderstanding in the herb market concerning dried Jasmine flowers, in that they impart very little fragrance.

While most people would assume that the dried flowers are similar to the overpowering aroma of fresh flowers, this is not the case. The waxy exudate on jasmine flowers, which gives it the scent we are all familiar with, is highly volatile and will dissipate within days of drying. The result is a dried flower with only a hint of aroma still lingering.

NOTE: Women who are trying to get pregnant should avoid this herb, as well as women who are breastfeeding. There is some evidence that it may lower blood pressure, so caution is advised.

Ruled by the moon and the element of water, Jasminene is often used in mixtures for love! It is said that Jasmine flowers attract a deeper spiritual love rather than a more physical one. Can also be used in mixtures for dream pillows and dream magick!

For educational purposes only. The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.