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The shrub has a ramified crown, angular green long twigs, obtuse flowers and it is grown as a decorative plant (Jasminum fretticans), or for its industrial and medicinal uses. The flowers can be small or big, white with a nice perfume that increases in strength in the evening. Jasmine grows quickly. It can grow in the shade, but it grows better in sunny and breezy areas.
Only the jasmine flowers are used to extract the well-known and highly expensive oil. The high cost is explained by the fact that in order to extract 2.2lb of jasmine essence 2200lb of fresh flowers are needed. Nevertheless, its effects over an organism make that process worthwhile. The herb has the power to eliminate the stress and depression, and it can help regain self-confidence. The jasmine flowers are used in biotherapy and the perfume industry.
The fresh jasmine flowers contain a high amount of etheric oil. Apart from this oil, the flowers also contain benzilic acetate, linalcohol, benzilic alcohol, indole and jasmon. All these substances provide jasmine with its aphrodisiac properties. Other properties of the jasmine flowers are: the improvement of digestion, efficiency in eliminating the toxins and the loose of weight. It also helps the acceleration of metabolism, improves the blood pressure and it is commonly known for its aphrodisiac effect.
In aromatherapy, the jasmine oil is recommended for any kind of physical pain. It is also advisable to have it around in case of birth. Even more, it is a powerful antiseptic, sedative and tonic recommended for breathing difficulties, coughing and nervous debility. It also calms any skin affliction and it can be used in small amounts for calming pains.
The tea is used to treat headaches and coughing and the macerated mix is used for rheumatism.
Even if it isn’t one of the most powerful aphrodisiacs, jasmine tea helps the body to relax and regain its strength in the stressful periods, because it has calming and energizing properties.
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