Description
Fine small green or variegated leaves with delicate, precious, usually white flowers grow on this perennial climbing shrub. Although Jasmine grows in abundance, it takes an immense amount of flowers to produce the oil.
Characteristics
Jasmine is a heady and strong oil with very powerful properties. When diluted it is evocative and sophisticated. Jasmine is the King of Flower Oils.
Oils to Blend with
Jasmine blends well with Bergamot, Frankincense, Geranium, Orange, Mandarin, Neroli, Palmarosa, Rose, Rosewood and Sandalwood.

Latin Name
Jasminum grandiflorum

Plant Family
Jasminaceae

Extraction Method
Harvested at night when the flowers have their strongest scent, the oil is extracted through enfleurage and is a very delicate and tricky operation needing very skilled workers. It takes vast amounts of Jasmine flowers to produce the oil.

Country of Origin
Tunisia

Chemical Constituents
Benzyl Farnesol, Geranoil, Nerol, Terpineol (Alochols), Linalyl acetate, Methyl anthranilate (Esters), Jasmone (Ketone), Eugenol (Phenol).

Precautions
As with all essential oils we advise you avoid during pregnancy. As Jasmine is useful at the end of pregnancy because it strenthens uterine contractions, it most definately should not be used in the early parts. Jasmine is non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitising and has no known contraindications.

Packaging
All of our essential oils are packaged in Amber Glass bottles for the best protection of your oils. All bottles are supplied with Tamper Evident Caps which contain an insert dropper for accurate dispensing of your oil.

We have a clear labeling policy and are unique in the information we provide on the label, giving the normal details of country of origin, batch number, latin name as well as details of the natural allergens found in the oil and sensitivity information.