Jasmine
Jasmine
Jasmine (Jasminum officinale), commonly known as Chameli or Malati, is a fragrant plant that has the potential to manage various diseases. All parts of the Jasmine plant such as leaves, flowers, roots are beneficial and are widely used in Ayurveda for treating various ailments.
Jasmine helps to lower blood cholesterol levels and maintain healthy heart functions due to the presence of antioxidants. These antioxidants protect the body cells against damage caused by free radicals. Drinking Jasmine tea helps in managing weight by improving the metabolism of the body and burning extra calories.
Jasmine leaf paste is useful in promoting wound healing due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Applying Jasmine oil on the skin might help manage certain skin problems like dryness due to its moisturizing properties.
Jasmine essential oil might cause allergies such as contact dermatitis in some people. So, it is advisable to use it in combination with some carrier oil[2][32].
Jasmine helps to lower blood cholesterol levels and maintain healthy heart functions due to the presence of antioxidants. These antioxidants protect the body cells against damage caused by free radicals. Drinking Jasmine tea helps in managing weight by improving the metabolism of the body and burning extra calories.
Jasmine leaf paste is useful in promoting wound healing due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Applying Jasmine oil on the skin might help manage certain skin problems like dryness due to its moisturizing properties.
Jasmine essential oil might cause allergies such as contact dermatitis in some people. So, it is advisable to use it in combination with some carrier oil[2][32].
What are the synonyms of Jasmine?
Jasminum officinale, Jasminum grandiflorum, Yasmeen, Chamelee, Jati Maltiga, Sanna Jati Mallige, Pichi, Jatimalli, Jati, Sannajati
What is the source of Jasmine?
Plant Based
Benefits of Jasmine
Modern Science View
Jasmine oil is beneficial for the skin as it has soothing, moisturizing and healing properties. It prevents skin dryness and is useful for dermatitis. Jasmine is also rich in antioxidants which fight against the free radicals and help in reducing fine lines and wrinkles[17][18].
Ayurvedic View
Skin disease can occur due to an imbalance of any of the three doshas, especially Pitta dosha. This leads to dryness or sometimes bleeding conditions. Jasmine helps manage skin disease due to its Snigdha (oily) and Kashaya (astringent) properties. It helps retain moisture on the skin and prevents bleeding thus providing relief in skin diseases.
Tips for using Jasmine oil
a. Take a few drops of Jasmine oil.
b. Mix it with almond oil or coconut oil.
c. Apply this mixture on the affected area once or twice a day to get quick relief from skin problems.
Tips for using Jasmine oil
a. Take a few drops of Jasmine oil.
b. Mix it with almond oil or coconut oil.
c. Apply this mixture on the affected area once or twice a day to get quick relief from skin problems.
Modern Science View
Jasmine leaf paste might help in wound healing as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It lowers inflammation and promotes wound healing by increasing the production of collagen and new skin cells[12][14-16].
Ayurvedic View
Any external injury can cause wounds and lead to certain symptoms like pain, inflammation, or sometimes bleeding. This leads to an aggravation of Vata-Pitta dosha on the affected area. Jasmine helps manage wounds due to its Vata-Pitta balancing and Kashaya (astringent) properties. It reduces the symptoms of wounds and provides quick healing.
Modern Science View
Jasmine is beneficial for improving mental alertness due to its stimulating effect. Inhaling Jasmine scent increases beta waves (responsible for maintaining consciousness and alertness) in the brain which improves alertness of mind. Jasmine aroma also helps in reducing anxiety, depression and stress [10][39].
Ayurvedic View
Ayurveda says that nervous system is controlled by Vata. Imbalance (depletion) of Vata causes weak memory or poor mental alertness. Jasmine helps manage mental alertness due to its Vata balancing and Medhya (brain tonic) properties. It provides relaxation to the nervous system and provides relief.
How effective is Jasmine?
Insufficient evidence
Mental alertness, Skin infections, Wound healing
Precautions when using Jasmine
Allergy
Important
Modern Science View
Jasmine essential oil might cause contact dermatitis in some people. So, it is advisable to perform a patch test before using Jasmine essential oil[4].
How to use Jasmine
1. Jasmine oil inhalation
a. Tips to get relief in nervous problems b. Take a few drops of Jasmine oil.
c. Put it in the diffuser and inhale.
d. Or you can also inhale Jasmine oil directly from the bottle.
e. This provides a relaxing and calming effect on the nervous system.
2. Tips to provide relief in skin problems
a. Take a few drops of Jasmine oil.
b. Mix it with almond oil or coconut oil.
c. Apply it on the affected area once or twice a day to get quick relief from skin problems.
3. Tips for healthy hair
a. Take a few drops of Jasmine oil.
b. Mix it with Olive oil or almond oil.
c. Apply it to wet hair to promote good health and prevent dryness.
a. Tips to get relief in nervous problems b. Take a few drops of Jasmine oil.
c. Put it in the diffuser and inhale.
d. Or you can also inhale Jasmine oil directly from the bottle.
e. This provides a relaxing and calming effect on the nervous system.
2. Tips to provide relief in skin problems
a. Take a few drops of Jasmine oil.
b. Mix it with almond oil or coconut oil.
c. Apply it on the affected area once or twice a day to get quick relief from skin problems.
3. Tips for healthy hair
a. Take a few drops of Jasmine oil.
b. Mix it with Olive oil or almond oil.
c. Apply it to wet hair to promote good health and prevent dryness.
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