Discover The Wellness Benefits Of The Jasmine Flower

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE JASMINE FLOWER

Jasminum officinale is the latin name for the most commonly used jasmine flower in essential oils, also known as ‘poet’s jasmine’. A member of the Oleaceae family, one of the most important plants to study from the essential oil and aromatherapy perspective is the genus jasminum.

Jasmine is a climbing evergreen shrub that is characterized by beautiful, fragrant, small white star-shaped flowers, whose scent becomes more potent at night. One of the most fascinating parts of this exquisite plant is that the highly fragrant flowers become this way at night precisely to attract its pollinators, nocturnal moths. As part of this beautiful process in nature, it’s thought that the reflection of the moonlight off the stark white flowers, alongside their pungent aroma, is what helps the moths find the flowers.

In her book “Essential Oils: A Comprehensive Handbook for Aromatic Therapy” author Jennifer Peace Rhind dives deep into the storied traditional uses and history of the jasmine flower, primarily traced back to India. It’s here that scented flowers like those of the jasmine plant were used as personal decorations worn in the hair by women and as floral garlands by men. Garlands and perfumes made by the delicately scented jasmine flowers were also popular gifts during courtship and in marriage ceremonies. It’s important to note that jasmine flowers were regarded for therapeutic purposes too, not only used in personal care.

Here at Saje we’ve created some of the most wonderfully scented and beneficial wellness products available for physical, emotional and spiritual well-being including the jasmine flower; read on to learn more about them!

USE THE JASMINE FLOWER TO HELP YOU DRIFT OFF TO DREAMLAND

Because of the sensuous nature of the jasmine flower, it’s thought to have many benefits in helping to unwind and provide a sense of deep relaxation and calm to both the body and mind. An enveloping aroma, the jasmine flower is found in many preparations at Saje that comprise our sleep care category:

Products that include the jasmine flower for deep rest:

Sleep Well roll-on: Drift off and get the rest you need with this deeply relaxing and powerfully grounding blend—the ultimate bedtime ritual. We created this soothing and peaceful blend with essential oils known for their calming properties, like sweet and soothing roman chamomile, pungent and herbal valerian, floral and rich jasmine and balancing and tranquil lavender. Try rolling along the temples, throat and wrist at bedtime each night for maximum R&R.

Sleep Well body butter: another important product in the Sleep Well family is this nurturing, hydrating and skin-soothing body butter. The base of this rich and creamy formula is blended with three butters, mango seed, cocoa seed and shea, to help support soft and supple skin, alongside essential oils known to soothe and create calm in the body and mind like sweet jasmine, grassy vetiver and warming marjoram. Our best tip: slather on after a warm bath or shower and climb into bed feeling smooth and at peace.

USE THE JASMINE FLOWER TO HELP YOU FEEL LIKE A GODDESS

One of our most well-loved product lines was created to help support heightened self care, allowing you to connect to your innermost self and experience elevated self love, self kindness and self compassion. The sweet, floral scent of jasmine flowers can be experienced throughout this line of precious products.

Products that include the jasmine flower for self care:

Goddess roll-on: think of this blissfully balancing blend as a natural perfume, working with your body’s unique chemistry to provide a sweet, floral and gentle fragrance when applied to your skin. Jasmine is exhilarating, neroli is harmonizing and rose is comforting when applied to areas like behind the ears, along the sides of the neck and over the wrists and elbow creases.

Goddess diffuser blend: when you want to invite the scent of a fresh bouquet of flowers into your home, reach for the sweet aroma of jasmine, orange and palmarosa in the Goddess diffuser blend. Citrus meets flowers for a balancing and grounding blend to help you feel wonderful.

USE THE JASMINE FLOWER TO SUPPORT YOUR SKIN CARE ROUTINE

The jasmine flower is sometimes included in preparations for the skin because it is high in antioxidants which can help protect from environmental stressors. Because it is so balancing without being irritating, it’s useful for a wide range of skin types.

Products that include the jasmine flower for skin care:

Rejuvenating elixir: restore radiance and replenish moisture in skin that has lost its sparkle with this nourishing blend. Ideal for combination, dry or mature skin, Rejuvenating elixir is intended to be the final step in your skincare routine in the evening. Try gently pressing 3-4 drops of this rich serum, blended with renewing jasmine, supportive neroli and replenishing evening primrose into the skin at nighttime to wake up feeling refreshed and glowing.

Rain Forest facial toner: after cleansing the skin, use this renewing and refreshing toner to provide moisture and a boost of balance so your skin feels hydrated and rejuvenated. Formulated with ingredients that are harmonizing for combination and oily skin, this toner includes tonifying and astringent essential oils like jasmine, petitgrain and patchouli for reducing unwanted shine and restoring radiance.

EXPLORE THE JASMINE FLOWER AS A SINGLE NOTE ESSENTIAL OIL

The jasmine flower is so intoxicating, romantic and floral that we love using this deeply grounding and nourishing essential oil on its own, in what we call a single note essential oil. Offered to help support feeling restored, renewed, relieved and eased of symptoms like mild stress, jasmine can bring about uplifted and balanced feelings, and is an excellent addition to any health and wellness routine.

LIFESTYLE TIPS FOR INCORPORATING THE JASMINE FLOWER INTO YOUR WELLNESS ROUTINE

We’re enamoured with the experience of deeply inhaling the fragrant jasmine flowers in our neighborhoods and gardens, and are always looking forward to ways we can further incorporate this gorgeous and delicate flower into our homes and lifestyles. Here are a few suggestions for welcoming more jasmine flowers into your life:

1. Plant jasmine flowers in your garden or flower bed. Planting jasmine is easy, and can be done anytime between June and November. Jasmine flowers prefer sunny areas with partial shade and soil that is kept moist, particularly during the hottest parts of the summer season.
2. Try a jasmine tea. The sweet, fresh flowers blend well with other petals like rose and calendula, but not all types of jasmine are suitable. Make sure to purchase your jasmine tea from a reputable supplier!
3. Make a potpourri. Collect the delicate flowers from the plant in your garden or flower bed, allow them to dry thoroughly and arrange in a decorative dish or vase, encouraging the beautiful aroma to fill your space.

—Jennifer Peace Rhind