One of the best mom scents in the world, jasmine is highly esteemed by fragrance lovers everywhere. In Asia, jasmine is added to desserts and teas for its scent.
Jasmine brings plenty benefits to us. One of the most important is:
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1. Rich in phytochemical
This beautiful, exquisitely fragranced flower has many different phytochemical that promote good protein.
Oleuropein- a secoiridoid glycoside in jasmine
- has powerful antioxidants, anticancer, anti inflammatory, anti microbial, antiviral and anti
aging properties
- protects against the formation of plaques in arteries
- shows effects for treating hepatitis B virus infection
Iridoid- stimulate the release of gastrin in the digestive system that promotes secretion of gastric juices
Aucubin (an iridoid glycoside in jasmine)- has anti-aging, antioxidant, anti inflammatory
neuroprotective and liver protective effects
2. Soothing for Physical Ailments
For instance:
- Japanese use jasmine tea to soothe the eyes and skin
- In India jasmine so used to treat poisonous snake bites
- other uses of jasmine include:
- relieve the nervous system
- muscle spasm
- dysentery induced abdominal pain
- hepatitis
- treatment of menstrual disorder and weak digestion
3. Effective against Cancer
Research has found that jasmine can successfully inhibit cancers caused by nitrosamine (a known carcinogen).
In an experiment- rats received 3 nitrosamine, then one group of rats also received jasmine.
After 12 weeks, the occurrence of esophageal tumours in the untreated rats was approximately 95%; the jasmine- treated rats had only a 5%- 19% incidence of tumours.
4. Calming and soothing for nerves
Jasmine has aromatherpeutic effects and may help improve memory skills.
Studies shows:
Memory can be enhanced by the scent of the jasmine during learning and relearning sessions.
It can help to relieve stress and lift the spirit.
It's exquisite fragrance has calming and relaxing effects. Ancient Chinese and Indian doctors used jasmine as a sedative to treat a number of ailments and as muscle relaxant- usually in the form of tea or added to oil as a massage for stiffness and soreness.
Adding jasmine to a bath releases tension, while adding it to oils and creams soothes dry and sensitive skin and provides antiseptic properties.
Rubbing a few crushes jasmine flowers on temples may ease a tight, throbbing headache.
Additional interesting facts:
Language of Flowers:
Brides often carry jasmine in their banquets to symbolise love and joy
With love and joy Joys
