What is jasmine good for? The main valuable component of the composition of jasmine is essential oil, which is credited with truly unique properties. The health benefits of jasmine are mainly related to its scent. Jasmine aroma is considered to be the strongest antidepressant, it treats neuroses, insomnia, depressive conditions, it is able to invigorate better than strong coffee. Jasmine oils and essences have been used since ancient times to make perfumes and eau de parfum. It is widely used for the preparation of various cosmetics, aromatization of tea, confectionery and drinks.
For medicinal purposes, not only the flowers of the plant are used. The medicinal properties of jasmine are hidden in its leaves. They can be used as an anti-inflammatory and antipyretic agent, and can also be used to reduce lactation in lactating women. The raw root is actively used in oriental medicine – they give patients to take a decoction of the root before operations, this reduces painful phenomena and shortens the rehabilitation period.
Jasmine is an excellent honey plant; jasmine honey has beneficial properties and an extraordinary delicate aroma. Well, everyone knows Chinese jasmine tea well – to use this plant for flavoring tonic drinks in the east began hundreds of years ago, and tea with jasmine has not lost its popularity to this day.
