Jasminum humile, Jasminum giraldi

Jasmine oil is extracted from the flowers and is imported from India. It has a rich, warm, sweet scent. It is a middle note in perfumery. Blends well with all citrus oils, clary sage, rose, sandalwood. Hardy to Zone 8. To encourage lateral branching and greater flower production, nip off the ends of canes that become too long. If plants become overgrown, prune them back as much as desired in early spring. Possible uses (from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless, Element Books, 1995): Circulation, muscles and joints: for muscle spasms and sprains. Emotions/mind and nervous system: for use with anxiety, depression, nervous exhaustion and stress-related disorders. Relieves repressed feelings, bitter jealously, low self-esteem, guilt, emotional abuse. Promotes optimism. Genito-urinary: for dysmenorrhea, frigidity, labor pains, and uterine disorders. Respiratory and immune system: used for catarrh, coughs, laryngitis. Skin/hair: for dry, irritated, sensitive, and oily skin. Actions: Analgesic (mild), antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cicatrizant, expectorant, galactagogue, parturient, sedative, tonic (uterine).

Similar plants:

• Jasminum adenophyllum (Bluegrape jasmine, Princess jasmine, Che vang, Lai la co tuyen)
• Jasminum aemulum (Palawan Jasmine, Malulee)
• Jasminum angulare (South African Jasmine)
• Jasminum azoricum, Jasminum trifoliatum Moench, Jasminum bahiense, Jasminum blandum, Jasminum fluminense, Jasminum hildebrandtii, Jasminum holstii (River Jasmine, Scrambling Vine, Jasmine De Trapo)
• Jasminum dichotomum (Rose Bud Jasmine, Everblooming Jasmine, Gold Coast Jasmine)
• Jasminum mesnyi, Jasminum primulinum (Japanese Jasmine, Primrose Jasmine)
• Jasminum molle, Jasminum auriculatum (Jasminum Molle, Indian Jui)
• Jasminum multiflorum, Jasminum pubescens, Jasminum gracillimum, Jasminum bifarium, Jasminum elongatum (Downy Jasmine, Angel Hair Jasmine, Star Jasmine)
• Jasminum multipartitum, Jasminum glaucum var. parviflorum (Starry Wild Jasmine)
• Jasminum nitidum, Jasminum magnificum, Jasminum illicifolium (Star Jasmine, Angelwing Jasmine, Shining Jasmine, Windmill Jasmine, Royal Jasmine)