Jasmine essential oil has been used in aromatherapy for a very long time and with good reason. The sweet and pleasing aromas can give women many benefits, from balancing hormones, increasing concentration and so much more! Find out if this essential oil is great fit for your natural lifestyle needs.
What is Jasmine Essential Oil
Jasminum officinale or jasmine essential oil has been used for hundreds of years in parts of Asia. Jasmine oil is known to enhance your mood, balance hormones and help us overcome stress. The oil is derived from the very small jasmine flower. The aroma of jasmine has a strong, yet sweet, pleasing aroma and is often associated with romance and love. The flower only blooms at night and fills its surroundings with an alluring and unmistakable fragrance.
Jasmine essential oil is used often used in aromatherapy due to its anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, sedative and expectorant properties. In medicine, it is commonly used for its anti-spasmodic, cicatrizant, galactagogue, emmenagogue and parturient properties.
Women’s Health and Jasmine Essential Oil
Increase Arousal
No wonder why this flower is associated with love and romance. The aromas of jasmine essential oils act as an aphrodisiac and can put us and our partners in the mood. It can increase our breathing rate, body temperature, blood oxygen saturation and systolic and diastolic pressure associated with sexual arousal. It is also known to help cure problems such as frigidity, premature ejaculation, impotence and other sexual desires.
Improve Symptoms of Menopause and PMS
By using jasmine essential oils in aromatherapy or applying it directly to the skin, it can help decrease emotional and physical symptoms of menopause and PMS naturally. It can decrease pain from headaches and stomach cramps, decrease nervousness, weakness, mood swings and insomnia related to menopause and PMS.
Emmenagogue
Jasmine essential oil can help women who suffer from irregular, painful or obstructed menstrual cycles or menopause by regulating periods and making them less painful. It can provide relief associated with the menstrual cycle such as irritability, mood swings, fatigue and nausea. Regulating your period is also a great way to balance hormonal levels in the body which can help with overall mental and physical health.
Protects the Uterus
Jasmine essential oil is known to promote the secretion of certain hormones that ensure proper functioning and good health of this special organ as well as toning it. After menopause, some women may experience tumor growths which can restrict the flow of oxygen. With the use of jasmine oil, added protection from tumors is there.
Promotes and Eases Childbirth
Far and in between do we see mothers giving birth naturally. But for those who do may want to look into using jasmine essential oil as a natural remedy to reduce labor pain and ease postpartum. Women using jasmine oil will find that the recovery process is less painful and the post-natal period is shorter as well. It can strengthen contractions during delivery and shorten the time it takes to deliver a baby.
Some women often times experience post-partum depression, but with the use of jasmine oil, they can better combat that condition due to the oil’s uplifting and anti-depressant qualities.
*Please note, jasmine essential oil is NOT safe to use during pregnancy.
Facilitates Lactation
Jasmine oil is great for lactating mothers and their babies because it can increase milk secretion. Breastfeeding provides many benefits to newborn babies and their mothers not only through nutritious reasons, but it can be a way to bond with the newborn child.
Relaxes Spasms
Jasmine essential oil has anti-spasmodic properties that can help treat and relax spasms. It can provide quick relief for those suffering from spasmodic cramps, asthma, congestion, breathlessness, or coughs.
Skin Care
In cosmetics, jasmine oil can be used as a natural remedy for some skin conditions. Those suffering from inflammation, dry skin, psoriasis, oily skin can find great relief when they add jasmine oil into their regimen. If you wish to have anti-aging, skin revitalization or just need general skin care, jasmine essential oil can help with that as well.
Jasmine Essential Oil Precautions
Jasmine essential oil has an intense flowery aroma. It is advised to dilute with a carrier oil to create a more subtle fragrance. But, in general, jasmine essential oil is safe to use, even without being diluted. But as with all essential oils, some people may experience different skin irritations, headaches, nausea or allergies when using this oil. This is particularly true if you have sensitive skin or are using an essential oil for the first time.
Although jasmine essential oil has many benefits to provide pregnant women, nursing women and those who have hormone-related problems, it is highly advised to speak with your doctor before using jasmine essential oil. It is recommended to only use jasmine oil for aromatherapy and topical use only.
When choosing jasmine essential oil, be sure to read the label carefully. It costs thousands of dollars to manufacture 1 pound of jasmine oil, so to cut overhead, some may add in fillers. Be sure you are getting 100% therapeutic grade essential oils and the label reads Jasminum officinale.
Summing It Up
Jasmine Essential oil has its many benefits and uses. We can incorporate these benefits and uses into out natural lifestyles. If you are looking for added relaxation or relief from muscles spasms, jasmine oil has you covered. This sweet, fragrant and powerful oil can be the perfect addition to your oil must haves list.
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