This oil is obtained from the flowers of the jasmine plant. It is a popular remedy for overcoming stress, improving mood, and balancing of the body hormones. This oil has been in use for many years in Asia. It was used as a natural treatment for anxiety, depression, low libido, insomnia, depression and emotional stress. Research has also proven that jasmine oil plays a crucial role in stimulating the nervous system positively.
Jasmine oil influences the biological factors such as body temperature, alertness, stress response, breathing and blood pressure. This oil was also used traditionally in China for detoxifying the body as well as relieving the liver and respiratory disorders. It was also used for easing pain associated with childbirth and pregnancy.
The major benefits of Jasmine oil include the following:
- Increasing alertness
- Lowering chronic fatigue syndrome
- Dealing with stress
- Fighting depression and anxiety
- Reducing menopausal syndromes
- It acts as an aphrodisiac
- Helping with sleep
How is Jasmine oil used?
You can apply it directly on your skin or inhale it through the nose
You can use it undiluted to achieve better results. You do not need to combine this oil with any carrier oil
You can combine it with other body lotions such as the moisturizing coconut
These are the health benefits of jasmine oil
Relieving depression and anxiety
Studies conducted have proven that this oil helps in improving sleep and mood when applied on your skin. You can also use it for aromatherapy treatment to obtain similar results. This oil has been proven to have a stimulating effect on your brain. It can, therefore, be used for improving your mood.
Fighting infections and improving immunity
The active ingredien
ts contained in this oil such as benzoic acid, benzaldehyde, and benzyl benzoate are helpful in fighting virus bacteria within your body. This helps in preventing irritation, sickness, viral infections and fungus. Inhaling this oil directly helps in clearing the bacteria and mucus within your nasal passages. It also aids in clearing the respiratory symptom. Jasmine oil can also be applied to the skin to reduce redness, pain, inflammation and speed up the healing of wounds.
Increases arousal
This oil plays a significant role in increasing arousal signs such as body temperature, breathing rate, diastolic and blood pressure and blood oxygen saturation. The effect of increasing the autonomic arousal activity plays a critical role in alleviating your mood.