Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Moon
Element: Water
Folk Names: Jessamin, Moonlight on the Grove, Poet’s Jessamine, Anbar and Yasmin
Parts Used: Flowers and oil
Jasminum officinale, known as the common jasmine is a part of the olive family Oleaceae. Jasmine is native to northern Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Himalayas, Tajikistan, India, Nepal and western China. Jasmine is known for its small pure white flowers and strong exotic floral scent.
The History of Jasmine
Jasmine has been cultivated for so long in Central Asia that debate remains where exactly cultivation began. Ancient Chinese text have jasmine listed as a foreign plant from Byzantiam indicating it may have first come from the Persian Empire.
Culinary Uses of Jasmine
Jasmine oil is often used to flavour various foods or the flowers added to cakes for decoration. The dried flowers are also used to make a therapeutic tea which is common in China.
Medicinal Uses of Jasmine
Jasmine is a favorite in aromatherapy and the sweet floral smell is said to aid with depression, tension, anxiety, coughs and relaxation. Scientific studies are also finding Jasmine may enhance alertness and memory.
Jasmine tea has been used for therapeutic benefits for centuries and early studies have recently shown that drink the tea may help reduce the chances of developing certain cancers.
Traditionally Jasmine has been said to alleviate the symptoms of menopause and regulate blood pressure.
Magical Uses of Jasmine
Jasmine can be added to sachets and other mixtures of love, including jasmine in love spells and satchels attracts spiritual love as apposed to physical love.
When Jasmine is carried, burned or worn it also draws wealth, money and promotes new, innovative ideas.
When burned in the bedroom jasmine is said to induce prophetic dreams and astral travel. The flowers are smelled or used in tea for relaxation. If you dream of jasmine it is said to be a good omen of good fortune, good news for lovers and the prophecy of marriage.
In Eostra celebrations it is often used as an incense, a drink or worn by the high priestess. Jasmine helps the practitioner connect with their highest aspirations and purest intentions. It is also used in lunar magick.
Warnings
The berries of jasmine are poisonous.
Jasmine is regarded as safe for most people when taken orally. However jasmine can cause an allergic reaction in some people.
Not to be taken while pregnant. Jasmine stimulates the flow of blood to the pelvic region and can induce menstruation.
The oil of Jasmine contains benzyl acetate which can be absorbed through the skin causing an allergic sensitization.
We have listed known warnings about this plant. These warnings are a guide only and although some magical herbs are safe in small quantities they can be poisonous in large doses or if used incorrectly. If you are not experienced in herbs the rule to stick by is “when in doubt….don’t risk it”.
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