Jasmine Herb

Although famous for its beautiful aromatic scent, the healing properties of this flower make jasmine herbal remedies great for those who want an organic alternative to over-the-counter medications.

Jasmine first made a big splash in Europe in the 1500's. Because it is so beautifuly scented, the french perfumers took a keener interest than most, and made this flower a staple in their cologne's and perfumes.

But jasmine is not known for its scent alone... it can be used as an herbal supplement for healing as well! The Chinese are big fans of a tea form of jasmine, and have drunk it for over 1,000 years. To the palet, jasmine can taste pungent, bitter, and slightly cooling.

Jasmine plants contain a variety of organic components that help the body in a variety of ways, including healing. Particularly, it contains salicylic acid...which as most doctors know is the active ingredient of asprin!

The two primary parts of the jasmine plant used for herbal medicine are the flowers, and the essential oils. In Ayurvedic medicine, the jasmine flowers are used to make a tonic that stimulates harmony, light, and increased perception. These are all parts of the Sattvic, which is one of 3 core aspects of health in Ayurvedic practice. The flower is also
thought to be a mild aphrodesic in women.

In China, Jasmine is often used in teas as a way to aromate it with the jasmine scent. Traditionally, ancient chinese would dry their tea next to jasmine flowers, to infuse the tea with the scent. Nowadays, tea makers simply add the crushed, dried flower to the tea.

Although used in a wide variety of medical maladies, the most effective use of jasmine is to treat the symptoms of the flu, such as fever and pain. It can also be used to treat urinary inflammation and various infections. As a secondary medicinal use, it has a soothing, calming property that is often used in tea or as a compress to treat heat stroke, anxiety, and stress.