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Botanical Name |
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Jasminum grandiflorum |
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Common Name |
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Jasmin oil, jasminum grandiflorum l. oil, Jasmine
essential oil |
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CAS # |
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8022-96-6, F.E.M.A. : 2600 |
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Plant Parts Used |
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Flowers |
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Extraction Method |
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Steam Distillation |
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Color & Odor |
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Deep brown with a golden tinge viscouse liquid with
warm, floral, exotic odor |
Description :
Jasmine is an evergreen, fragile, climbing shrub, that can grow up to 10
meters (33 feet) high and has dark green leaves and small white star-shaped
flowers.
Constituents & Specifications :
Jasmine oil has various chemical compounds that include Benzyl
acetate,inalool, benzyl alcohol, indole, benzyl benzoate, cis-jasmone,
geraniol, methyl anthranilate, p.cresol, farnesol, cis-3-hexenyl benzoate,
eugenol, nerol, ceosol, benzoic acide, benzaldehyde, terpineol, nerolidol,
isophytol and phytol.
Specific Gravity : 0.92000 - 0.97500 @ 25.00 °C
Refractive Index : 1.47500 - 1.49500 @ 20.00 °C
Properties :
Analgesic (mild), antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic,
antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cicatrisant, expectorant,
galactagogue, parturient, perfume, deodorant, sedative and tonic (uterine).
Benefits & Uses :
- Jasmine Grandiflorum is well respected for its aphrodisiac
properties. It is a sensual, soothing, calming oil that promotes love
and peace.
- Jasmine oil helps with sexual problems such as impotence, premature
ejaculation and frigidity.
- Jasmine oil is used extensively in creation of fragrance for
perfumery industry. It is used to scent candles, Incence, freshen
potpourri, in soap making, massage oils and bath oil, air fresheners.