Jasmine oil is commonly used in perfumes, lotions, and desserts. While people anecdotally claim it can have health benefits, there’s limited research to support this.
Jasmine oil is an essential oil derived from the white flowers of the common jasmine plant, also known as Jasminun officinale. For centuries, jasmine has been popular for its sweet, romantic fragrance and has been used in some of the world’s best-known perfumes, including Chanel No. 5.
While jasmine is a popular home remedy, it’s best known as an aphrodisiac.
Read on to learn more about the possible benefits of jasmine oil and how to use it.
Jasmine oil is a popular home remedy believed to have a number of health benefits. However, not all of the benefits have been scientifically proven.
Antidepressant
There is some evidence that aromatherapy can help reduce depressive symptoms. Aromatherapy massage was shown to be more effective.
An older 2010 study that looked at jasmine essential oil found that when compared to a placebo, jasmine oil was associated with higher behavioral arousal. This included increases in breathing rate and blood pressure, and the participants reported feeling more alert.
The researchers concluded that the stimulating and activating effect of jasmine oil might be useful for relieving depression and improving mood. However, this study looked at just 40 young individuals, and there isn’t much research replicating the results.
If you want to try using jasmine oil for your mood, you can try using it in massage oil or in an oil diffuser.
Antiseptic
Researchers have studied jasmine oil’s antiseptic effects. According to one 2018 study, jasmine oil showed antimicrobial effects against E. coli, L. casei, and S. mutans.
Jasmine oil may be effective in fighting bacteria when diluted and applied to the skin.
Aphrodisiac
Jasmine’s romantic scent has long been believed to have an aphrodisiac effect. It’s commonly used in perfumes, lotion, and skincare.
However, there is little scientific evidence to back its effects as an aphrodisiac. While inhaling jasmine through aromatherapy may boost your mood, it hasn’t been proven to increase libido.
Cicatrizant
Jasmine oil may have a cicatrizing effect, which means it may promote wound healing through the fomration of scar tissue.
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You can try applying diluted jasmine oil to minor wounds, such as small scratches and cuts. However, it’s not a replacement for antiseptic creams and ointments, especially those recommended by a doctor.
Decreases menopause symptoms
For years, people have used essential oils to help menopause symptoms like hot flashes and depression. However, the evidence for jasmine oil’s effect on these symptoms is very limited.
If you’re looking for natural ways to reduce symptoms of menopause, regular aromatherapy massages using the same combination of essential oils may help.
Galactagogues
Galactagogues are herbal or synthetic substances that may promote lactation.
The jasmine flower is a popular home remedy believed to improve lactation. Lactating mothers in parts of South India wear strings of jasmine flowers in their hair because of its association with increased lactation and delayed ovulation.
Some experts believe that the brain effects of jasmine inhalation may be connected to hormonal changes that result in increased lactation. However, this theory remains unproven. There is currently no scientific evidence linking jasmine to increased lactation.
Sedative
While some evidence has confirmed that jasmine oil can increase alertness and energy levels, evidence also shows that it can have a calming effect.
An older
In a more recent pilot study, people with generalized anxiety disorder were asked to inhale jasmine essential oil for 5 minutes a day over 10 days. This was associated with a calmer state of mind, and participants reported improvent in symptoms such as insomnia and irritability.
There are a number of ways to use jasmine oil and other essential oils. Most essential oils are too potent to be used alone, and you should dilute them in a carrier oil before applying them.
Be sure to always use jasmine oil as directed on the packaging. Put a few drops of the essential oil in an ounce of carrier oil such as sweet almond oil or warmed coconut oil.
You can use jasmine oil:
- in a diffuser
- inhaled directly from the bottle
- added to a bowl of hot water to create aromatic steam
- diluted in a carrier oil and added to a warm bath
- mixed with a carrier oil, such as almond oil, and applied topically or as a massage oil
Jasmine oil is generally considered safe and nonirritating. However, like any plant, there is always the risk of an allergic reaction.
Essential oils must be diluted in a carrier oil before applying to the skin. They’re not meant to be ingested.
You should always test new products by placing a small amount of diluted oil on a patch of skin on your forearm. If there’s no reaction in 24 hours, it should be safe to use.
If you are pregnant or nursing, or have a history of severe allergic reactions, speak with a doctor before using.
Jasmine oil is popular in aromatherapy for several reasons. Some people claim that it has benefits like relaxation, healing, and aphrodisiac.
While evidence supporting these claims is limited, using jasmine oil for aromatherapy or massage can be calming and pleasant.