Latin name: Jasminum officinalie  

Source country: India, China, Egypt.  

Appearance: Dark red/brown thick oil.  

Aroma: Sweet, exotic, rich, aromatic.  

Derivation: The white flowers are picked at night and extracted in alcohol to yield an  

absolute. It takes a lot of flowers to generate a small of jasmine - hence it is more  

expensive than most essential oils.  

Chemicals: The main constituents are methyl anthranilate, indole, benzyl alcohol,  

linalool, skatole, and jasmone.  

Uses: It is widely used in perfumery because of its exotic aroma and its base note  

qualities. It is excellent for skin assisting with stretch marks and the elasticity of the skin.  

The exotic aroma is reputed to be an aphrodisiac. It is a calming oil which may also help with muscle pain, sprains etc. Most companies sell the pre diluted version of the oil because it is extremely expensive in the concentrated form. Tolerated by most sensitive skins.  

Note: As with all pure essential oils, dilute appropriately with a suitable carrier oil  

before using on the skin. Do not take essential oils internally This roller ball products has been suitable diluted to be put directly on your skin. 

Footnote: It has been reported that the relaxing properties of jasmine make it as effective as valerian in helping the onset of sleep. Just use this roller ball over the pulse points of the body particularly the temples for maximum effect.