Jasmine

Jasminum officinale

Floral

  Jasmine oil is both uplifting and relaxing at the same time. It is an excellent oil to use in a burner at a dinner party as it has an unmistakable “feel good” aroma and it has an optimistic, slightly euphoric, sensual effect on those who smell it. It is also prized as a skin softener, but it’s prime use is as a mood-elevating, confidence giver.

Jasmine is extremely expensive in it’s pure form, but it is a strongly scented oil, so little is needed. It doesn’t seem to have much effect in a physiological way, but it’s feel-good factor is really rather special.

Contraindications-recent tests have indicated that Jasmine oil can inhibit the flow of breast milk, so it might be best avoided during nursing.

Blends well with other florals and citrus oils.