Jasmine Sambac #
Folk names: Arabian Jasmine, Sampaguita
| Family | Oleaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Jasminum |
| Species | sambac |
| Part(s) used | Flowers |
Antioxidant, Anti- inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Aphrodisiac, Mood enhancer, Sedative and Relaxant, Stress reducer. (what these mean)
Uses
Jasmine sambac is used to make garlands in India for rituals and celebrations. It is also used in the following countries for the same purpose, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia, China, The Phillipines, Thailand, Hawaii, Oman. The leaves can be used as a syrup for coughs, colds fever. The roots can be used to regulate blood sugar. The flowers can be used as a tea or tincture for stress, anxiety and depressions. They can be also used in a creme for anti-aging. Like Jasmine officinale it is also an aphrodisiac.
Majikal uses
For love and lust in Relationship.
Constituents
Essential Oils - Benzyl acetate: Imparts a sweet, fruity scent. Linalool: Contributes to the floral aroma and has relaxing properties. Benzyl alcohol: Adds a sweet, floral note. Methyl anthranilate: Contributes to the sweet, fruity scent. Indole alkaloids, Phenolic Compounds, Coumarins, Glycosides, Carotenoids, Triterpenoids - oleanolic acid and betulinic acid, Alkaloids.