{"id":212355,"date":"2025-09-29T16:12:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/?post_type=herb&p=212355"},"modified":"2025-09-29T16:16:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T15:16:25","slug":"jasmine","status":"publish","type":"herb","link":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/jasmine\/","title":{"rendered":"Jasmine"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":212392,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","beyondwords_generate_audio":"1","beyondwords_project_id":"47224","beyondwords_content_id":"8af44bde-19c7-4bd5-9220-49b8e378ae34","beyondwords_preview_token":"34380b08-f545-4b2e-8d4b-06e249a983f2","beyondwords_player_content":"","beyondwords_player_style":"","beyondwords_language_code":"","beyondwords_language_id":"","beyondwords_title_voice_id":"","beyondwords_body_voice_id":"","beyondwords_summary_voice_id":"","beyondwords_error_message":"","beyondwords_disabled":"","beyondwords_delete_content":"","beyondwords_podcast_id":"","beyondwords_hash":"","publish_post_to_speechkit":"","speechkit_hash":"","speechkit_generate_audio":"","speechkit_project_id":"","speechkit_podcast_id":"","speechkit_error_message":"","speechkit_disabled":"","speechkit_access_key":"","speechkit_error":"","speechkit_info":"","speechkit_response":"","speechkit_retries":"","speechkit_status":"","speechkit_updated_at":"","_speechkit_link":"","_speechkit_text":""},"tags":[],"conditions":[685,693,696,698,695],"sustainability":[1576],"sense":[17,31,18,786,1820],"western_action":[992,1810,993,997,999,1000,1009,1010,1013,1017,1018,1020,1829,1023],"chinese_action":[1042,1050,1036,1047,1038,1040],"ayurvedic_action":[1109,1103,1057],"energetics_action":[1908,1541,1515,1512,1498,1540,1557,1382,1533,1614,1546,1487,1616,1530,1543,1519,1523,1572,1619,1560,1552,1539,1490,1562,1617,1618,1527,1492,1550,1504],"region":[1897,1898,1893],"class_list":["post-212355","herb","type-herb","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","conditions-digestive-system","conditions-endocrine-system","conditions-nervous-system","conditions-reproductive-system","conditions-respiratory-system","sustainability-green-sustainability-status","sense-aromatic","sense-astringent-taste","sense-bitter","sense-cooling","sense-pungent","western_action-anti-inflammatory","western_action-antidepressant","western_action-antimicrobial","western_action-antispasmodic","western_action-aphrodisiac","western_action-astringent","western_action-emmenagogue","western_action-expectorant","western_action-hepatic","western_action-nervine","western_action-relaxant","western_action-stimulant","western_action-thymoleptic","western_action-uterine-tonic","chinese_action-aromatically-transform-damp","chinese_action-astringents-stabilise-bind","chinese_action-drain-dampness","chinese_action-tonify-blood","chinese_action-tonify-the-qi","chinese_action-warm-transform-phlegm-cold","ayurvedic_action-vajikarana","ayurvedic_action-stambhana","ayurvedic_action-rakta-shodhana-rakta-prasadana","energetics_action-aromatic","energetics_action-astringent-post-digestive-effect-vipaka","energetics_action-astringent-taste-chinese","energetics_action-bitter-taste-chinese","energetics_action-bitter","energetics_action-bitter-post-digestive-effect-vipaka","energetics_action-blood","energetics_action-cool","energetics_action-cooling","energetics_action-digestive","energetics_action-dry-quality","energetics_action-dry","energetics_action-female-reproductive","energetics_action-large-intestine","energetics_action-light","energetics_action-liver","energetics_action-lung","energetics_action-mental","energetics_action-nervous-channel-srotas","energetics_action-nervous","energetics_action-pitta-constitution-dosha","energetics_action-pungent-post-digestive-effect-vipaka","energetics_action-relaxing","energetics_action-reproductive","energetics_action-reproductive-channel-srotas","energetics_action-respiratory","energetics_action-small-intestine","energetics_action-toning","energetics_action-vata-constitution-dosha","energetics_action-warm-temperature-chinese","region-ayurvedic-herbs","region-traditional-chinese-herbs","region-western-herbs"],"acf":{"last_reviewed":"20250911","herb_author":1203,"banner_text":"Jasmine is an aromatic, euphoric and restorative herb","latin_name":"Jasminum grandiflorum <\/span><\/i>","pseudonym_name":"","family_name":"Oleaceae","herb_summary":"A floral, aromatic herb with an affinity for the nervous and reproductive systems, jasmine was first used medicinally in ancient Persia.","key_benefits":"Calming\r\nRelaxing\r\nReproductive tonic","how_does_it_feel":"Infusions of both the fresh and dried flowers are aromatic and slightly bitter, with the dried flower having a more honeyed, hay-like flavour carrying through (1\u2013<\/span>5).<\/span>\r\n\r\nEnergetically, jasmine is considered a cooling herb, and this is reflected in how it feels to drink an infusion of the flowers \u2014 the feeling is subtly heavy, calming and cooling (1\u2013<\/span>5<\/span>). The dried flowers smell more heavily honeyed than the fresh, and have an almost hay-like undertone, making for a headier, heavier and slightly more bitter brew.<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Fresh jasmine flowers have an intoxicating thickness to their aroma, with some sweet, lighter floral notes like honey, and even something of a smoky undertone at times (<\/span>6<\/span>). Their aroma is reminiscent of summer evenings, as the night air cools and the breeze carries their soothing scent. When inhaled, the essential oil of jasmine is creamy, powdery and floral, with some almost animal-like undertones and fresher green top notes, too (<\/span>7<\/span>). This is due to a unique combination of chemical constituents \u2014primarily ketones, lactones and esters \u2014 each of which have their own aromatic character (<\/span>7<\/span>). The overall effect of inhaling jasmine essential oil is uplifting with a feeling of euphoria coupled with a paradoxical soft, heavy, relaxing quality (8).<\/span>","hdif_image_1":212394,"hdif_image_2":212392,"hdif_image_3":212391,"hdif_video":"","sense":[17,31,18,786,1820],"what_can_i_use_it_for":"[caption id=\"attachment_212391\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"514\"]\"Jasmine Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum<\/em>)[\/caption]\r\n\r\nJasmine is used externally as an absolute \u2014 a solvent or CO2 extraction, not an essential oil, since jasmine is not distilled as the volatile compounds are degraded by heat (<\/span>9,10<\/span>). It is also available as an aromatic water and sometimes used as a room mist or <\/span>anti-inflammatory<\/span><\/a> skin toner, although this is not produced like a true hydrosol, since jasmine is not distilled (<\/span>11,12).<\/span>\r\n\r\nJasmine absolute can be used topically, diluted in massage oil, balms and creams or via inhalation for emotional and neurological conditions, especially in acute shock, trauma, <\/span>depression<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>emotional burnout<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>8,13).<\/span>\r\n\r\nIt is considered hormonally and physically regulating for the uterus and as such, is used to treat both spasmodic and\/or hormonal conditions affecting the female reproductive system, including regulating lactation (<\/span>5,8,14<\/span>). <\/span>Abdominal massage (transdermal absorption, in a suitable base oil or lotion) or inhalation are considered good methods of administration for these kinds of conditions (<\/span>9,13<\/span>).<\/span>\r\n\r\nIt is <\/span>antimicrobial,<\/span><\/a> astringent<\/span><\/a> and decongestant, and its affinity for the reproductive system lends jasmine\u2019s use as a herb for physiological conditions like leucorrhoea (<\/span>9,15<\/span>).Acting as a psychological and emotional decongestant, jasmine liberates creativity and releases inhibitions; jasmine may, therefore, prove helpful in treating impotence or a lack of sexual desire (<\/span>9,15). <\/span>Inhalation (of the diluted absolute) is the most effective and efficient method of administration for psychotherapeutic effec<\/span>t (<\/span>9, 13<\/span>).<\/span>\r\n\r\nIt is gently supportive in gastrointestinal conditions such as leaky gut syndrome and <\/span>gastritis<\/span><\/a>, or where there is laxity and\/or inflammation in the <\/span>digestive<\/span><\/a> tissues (<\/span>5). <\/span>\u00a0Again, abdominal massage may be helpful here (<\/span>9,13<\/span>).<\/span>","into_the_heart_of":"[caption id=\"attachment_212395\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"513\"]\"Jasmine Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum<\/em>)[\/caption]\r\n\r\nA herb with an affinity for psycho-spiritual conditions, jasmine is especially helpful for psychological dysregulation and emotional insecurity (8). Promoting disinhibition and emotional security, this herb is understood to be helpful for treating unresolved emotional challenges, fear, disassociation and depression that comes from repressed emotional states (<\/span>8,15<\/span>).<\/span>\r\n\r\nIt has an affinity for the female reproductive system, both emotionally and physically, lifting sexual inhibitions, acting as an aphrodisiac and alleviating amenorrhoea, <\/span>dysmenorrhoea<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>premenstrual syndrome<\/span><\/a> (PMS), labour pains and clotting (<\/span>4,5,16<\/span>). Research shows it is a lactation suppressant, but some sources also cite this herb as a <\/span>galactagogue<\/span><\/a> \u2014 this has since been disproven by further research (<\/span>8,13,17<\/span>).<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n<\/span>Ayurveda considers this herb to be cooling, light and drying, both opening the heart chakra and generating feelings of love in those who drink an infusion of the flowers (<\/span>18). <\/span>The infusion is recommended to help enhance spiritual practice (<\/span>18).\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) differs in its energetic consideration of jasmine, attributing warming, moistening, restorative and stimulant qualities to it (4). As such, it is considered useful for uterus <\/span>qi<\/span><\/i> deficiency, characterised by scanty or absent menstruation or cramping, as well as addressing congestive conditions of the digestive and respiratory systems where there is mucus build-up (<\/span>4).<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe discrepancy between the energetics of jasmine in these two traditional medicine systems may be because Ayurveda emphasises jasmine\u2019s soothing, <\/span>pitta<\/span><\/i>-regulating actions (cooling), whereas TCM emphasises its <\/span>qi<\/span><\/i>-moving, <\/span>yang<\/span><\/i>-supporting properties (warming) (<\/span>4,18<\/span>).<\/span>\r\n<\/span>","tradtional_uses":"The medicinal use of jasmine is documented as far back as Persian physician Avicenna\u2019s <\/span>Canon of Medicine<\/span><\/i> where it was used as both an <\/span>analgesic<\/span><\/a> and anti-inflammatory treatment for a range of painful skin conditions, as well as earache, ophthalmitis, uterine pain and sexual headaches \u2014 nodding to its modern-day use for reproductive-neurological conditions (<\/span>19,20<\/span>) .\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIt wasn\u2019t until the 18th century when jasmine became more widely available in Europe due to the dawn of the perfume industry, which was enabled by the development of spice and trade routes \u2014 and the exploitation of communities and countries that produced many aromatic plants (<\/span>21,22<\/span>). In the 1800s, in Europe, it was traditionally used as a syrup to treat coughs and hoarseness (<\/span>3).<\/span>","what_practioners_say":"

\"NervousNervous system<\/a><\/h3>\r\nJasmine is used in clinical aromatherapy and herbal medicine settings to treat severe emotional and neurological conditions like panic attacks, severe anxiety, acute shock, trauma, depression<\/a> or burnout<\/a> (8,13,23).\r\n

Reproductive system<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIt has a strong affinity with the female reproductive system and is considered both an aphrodisiac and fertility tonic (5,9,18<\/a>). It regulates reproductive hormones, reduces uterine spasms, prevents blood stagnation (and therefore cramping and clots), suppresses lactation and eases labour pains (5,8,14). It also helps alleviate both menstrual and sexual headaches and can ease heavy menstrual bleeding (5,19).\r\n\r\nIts antimicrobial<\/a>, astringent<\/a> and decongestant properties make it indicated for leucorrhoea, Herpes and Candida albicans<\/i><\/a> (5,9,15). It also acts as a psychological and emotional decongestant, helping to release inhibitions, and is therefore helpful for treating psychosexual impotence or a lack of desire (9,15).\r\n

Digestive system<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIts bitter<\/a>, astringent and antimicrobial properties mean it is gently supportive for the liver, and used as a hepatotrophorestorative in cases of cirrhosis or hepatitis (5). It is also helpful for treating leaky gut syndrome, gastritis<\/a>, and other gastrointestinal conditions where laxity, infection or inflammation are concerned (5). It can be used as a mouthwash or gargle to relieve mouth ulcers, too (5).\r\n

Integumentary system<\/a><\/h3>\r\nAs an antimicrobial, vulnerary<\/a> and astringent herb, jasmine is often included in skincare products and can be applied as an emollient, antipruritic liniment or lotion to dry, inflamed skin (8<\/a>). It is considered cooling for high pitta-kapha<\/i> states and, as such, it can help reduce both skin and mucous membrane inflammation (18<\/a>). Conditions such as dermatitis, ulcers and acne<\/a> can all benefit from topical application of jasmine-containing products (8).","research":"[caption id=\"attachment_212387\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"514\"]\"Jasmine Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum<\/em>)[\/caption]\r\n

A comparison of the effect of aromatherapy with jasmine and clary sage on sexual dysfunction in women of reproductive age: A randomised controlled clinical trial<\/h3>\r\nA triple-blind randomised clinical trial was conducted on 168 women between the ages of 15 and 45, with the aim of identifying whether jasmine and\/or sage could improve sexual dysfunction. The study concluded that both herbs were effective in increasing mental arousal and lubrication, and reducing sexual pain. However, the authors do not state which species were used in the trial and how the aromatherapeutic interventions were administered. Therefore, higher quality research is needed to confirm these findings (<\/span>24<\/span>).<\/span>\r\n

Jasminum grandiflorum<\/i> oral gel as an add-on to standard of care in radiation induced grade 2 oral mucositis \u2014 an open label pilot clinical trial<\/h3>\r\nA non-randomised pilot trial was conducted with 20 patients who had experienced radiation-induced oral mucositis. The control group received a sodium bicarbonate mouthwash, while the intervention group also received a <\/span>Jasminum grandiflorum<\/span><\/i> infused oral gel. The trial results demonstrated a significant reduction in pain scores and spread of mucositis in the intervention group compared to the control; however larger, randomised controlled trials are needed to confirm these initial findings (<\/span>25<\/span>).<\/span>\r\n

Effectiveness of jasmine oil (Jasminum officinale<\/i>) massage on reduction of labour pain among primigravida mothers<\/h3>\r\nA non-randomised, experimental trial with 20 primigravida mothers (first-time mothers in the active phase of labour) was conducted with the objective of understanding whether massage with <\/span>Jasminum officinale<\/span><\/i> oil would reduce labour pain. The study concluded that there was a statistically significant reduction in the mean labour pain scores overall. However, higher quality randomised, controlled trials would be needed to confirm these initial promising results (<\/span>26<\/span>).<\/span>\r\n

A systematic review on the anxiolytic effect of aromatherapy during the first stage of labour<\/h3>\r\nWhilst not a specific study on <\/span>Jasminum officinale<\/span><\/i>, this systematic review explored aromatherapy as an anxiolytic treatment during labour and concluded that aromatherapy interventions (which included <\/span>Jasminum<\/span><\/i> spp.) were effective in reducing women's anxiety during the first stages of labour. More specific research on exact applications and herbs would be required to evidence support for the use of <\/span>Jasminum officinale<\/span><\/i> as an anxiolytic aromatherapy intervention in labour (<\/span>27).<\/span>\r\n<\/span><\/i>","did_you_know":"Jasmine\u2019s aroma was traditionally extracted by a process developed in Ancient Egypt known as enfleurage, where flowers were layered with animal tallow to extract their aroma (<\/span>5,27,26).<\/span>","additional_information_right":{"illustration":212407},"additional_information_left":{"botany":"Jasmine is an evergreen climber, jasmine grows to approximately 2.5 m by 0.5 m. It has white, fragrant flowers and opposite, pinnate leaves with 5\u201311 leaflets (<\/span>32<\/span>,<\/span>30<\/span>).\u00a0<\/span>","common_names":"