Uses of Jasmine
An ancient flower for modern applications
Perfumery & Fragrance
Jasmine is one of the "big three" raw materials in perfumery (alongside rose and civet). Found in ~80% of women's perfumes and 30% of men's fragrances.
- Classified as a "white floral" note
- "Indole" is paradoxically fecal in concentration but floral in dilution
- J. sambac absolute preferred in Eastern perfumery
- J. grandiflorum absolute is the Western benchmark
Iconic Jasmine Perfumes
| Perfume | House | Year |
|---|---|---|
| J'adore | Dior | 1999 |
| Fracas | Robert Piguet | 1948 |
| Samsara | Guerlain | 1989 |
| Coco Mademoiselle | Chanel | 2001 |
Food & Beverage
ðĩ Jasmine Tea
World's most consumed flavored tea. 100,000+ MT annually. Major producers: Fujian (China), Sri Lanka, Vietnam. Dragon Pearl is the most prized form.
ðŊ Syrups & Extracts
Used in desserts, cocktails, ice cream. Jasmine syrup: steep flowers in simple syrup. Growing markets in Asia.
ðļ Jasmine Rice
Long-grain rice with natural jasmine-like fragrance. 30M MT annually. Originally from Thailand.
Traditional & Modern Medicine
| System | Application | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Ayurveda | Anxiety, skin conditions, reproductive health | Oil massage, tea, paste |
| TCM | Eye diseases, headache, insomnia | Poultice, tea, steam |
| Unani | Headache, skin diseases, ulcers | Paste, oil, drink |
- Anxiety: Aromatherapy reduces anxiety 20â30%, comparable to low-dose benzodiazepines
- Sleep: Jasmine scent improves sleep quality 15â20%
- Antimicrobial: Active against E. coli, S. aureus, C. albicans
Aromatherapy
Therapeutic Actions
- Antidepressant
- Anxiolytic
- Aphrodisiac
- Antiseptic
- Antispasmodic
- Sedative
Blending Partners
- Rose
- Sandalwood
- Bergamot
- Ylang ylang
- Lavender
- Cedarwood
Safety Notes
- 1â3% max dilution
- Potentially phototoxic
- Avoid in first trimester
- Patch test first
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