Jasmine is a plant and an herb.
- botanical information
- origin
- history
- part used
- astrological correspondences
- magick correspondences and uses
- essential oil
- health care
- external skin care
- cautions and contraindications
botanical information:
Botanical name: Jasminum grandiflorum or Jasminum officinale or Jasminum odoratissimum
Common name: jasmine
Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.
Family: Oleaceae (olive)
origin:
Origin: Himalayas
history:
History: Jasmine was commonly grown in ancient Egyptian temple gardens.
part used:
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Part Used: Dried flowers. Information courtesy of Mountain Rose Herbs |
astrological correspondences:
Astrological planet: Moon 
magickal correspondences and uses:
Incense: Jasmine incense or flowers or oil is appropriate for burning in love spells, such as the Aphrodite New Moon love spell, Hecate black candle love spell, or Isis Full Moon love spell.
Surya is a fabulous company that adheres to traditional practices in the manufacturing of their line of completely natural botanical based incense. All incense sticks are hand rolled in the women’s village of Vrindaban, India where 10% of proceeds are redirected to assist displaced widows within their community. All scents are made of 100% natural ingredients free from synthetics, and chemical additives. Comes packaged in a beautiful silk screened, tree free cotton paper package. A truly unique and exquisite item that all of us at Mountain Rose Herbs burn regularly. Choose from 10 available scents or try a sample pack to experiment with these lovely esoteric aromas.
Choose from 10 scents: Amber, Euphoria, Forest Champa, Jasmine, Maharaja, Nag Champa, Rose, Saffron Sandal, Royal Champa, Sandalwood Supreme
Each package is approximately 20g (15-25 sticks) —.Mountain Rose Herbs
Jasmine incense is the magick incense certain days, based on planetary influences. You may want to burn jasmine incense these days. You may substitute a similar incense if you don’t have or don’t like jsamine. The jasmine incense magick days for 2009 are: asdf, .March 5, .April 30, .July 2, .August 27, .and October 29.
Lunar spells: Jasmine (as herb or essential oil) may be used in as an ingredient or substitute for magick spells and formulas related to lunar matters (compassion, dreams, family, fertility, gardening, healing, love, peace, promoting sleep, prophecy, prophetic (or psychic) dreams), psychic awareness, sleep, and spirituality). Be careful about substitutions for preparations that will be ingested or come in contact with the skin. These substitutions do not apply to medical uses. See the article on the Moon for a list of herbal substitutes for jasmine.
Using essential oils: Essential oils are just too concentrated and too expensve to use without dilution. If you purchase pure essential oil from a source such as Mountain Rose, you will want to place just a drop or two into a neutral carrier vegetable oil or jojoba. This conservation is typical of the use of essential oils in spells and other magick. It is wise to test a bit of any essential oil on your inner wrist before use. If any irritation occurs, do not use the essential oil. Keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets and away from heat and light. See the article on essential oils for detailed information on how to mix and use essential oils.
Love spells: Jasmine flowers are appropriate for use in love spells, such as the Aphrodite New Moon love spell.
Magickal substitutions: Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.
Magical Uses  Jasmine Flower: psychic dreams, love potion, money, divination, sleep, money. Good luck in love and wealth. Aphrodisiac. Alleviates depression, and tension. Raises self-esteem. Opens the heart chakra and stimulates clarity of thought. Enables one to lucid dream, when it is used before sleeping. Mix with lavender for an incredibly powerful dream pillow.
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essential oil:
Essential Oil: Jasmine essential oil can be used for both aromatherapy and magick.
Aromatherapy Uses: anger, burnout, confidence, depression, exhaustion, fatigue, fear, insecurity, stress
Using essential oils: Essential oils are just too concentrated and too expensve to use without dilution. If you purchase pure essential oil from a source such as Mountain Rose, you will want to place just a drop or two into a neutral carrier vegetable oil or jojoba. This conservation is typical of the use of essential oils in spells and other magick. It is wise to test a bit of any essential oil on your inner wrist before use. If any irritation occurs, do not use the essential oil. Keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets and away from heat and light. See the article on essential oils for detailed information on how to mix and use essential oils.
health care uses:
Health Notice: Attempting to be an amateur doctor is potentially dangerous to your health. This web page is not professional medical advice. Nothing on this website should be considered as a substitute or replacement for professional medical advice. Persons should seek the advice of qualified health providers. Self-medication should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. Please confirm all self-medication with your doctor or health care professional. See the article on healing for recommended healers.
external care:
External skin care: Jasmine in Great Skin Firming Night Cream: “Works by increasing your skin’s vitality and sealing in moisture. With collagen to restore elasticity and Vitamin E for healing. Deeply penetrates to prevent excess dryness. With sesame oil, olive oil, apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil, squalene, kakui nut oil, aloe vera, Vitamin E, lemon balm, comfrey, sage, marigold, marsh mallow, teaberry, jasmine, cucumber, Vitamin A, and Vitmin D. Firming night cream is a heavy moisturizer that deeply penetrates the skin and will prevent excess dryness. This therapeutic vitamin and moisturizing treatment increases the skin’s vitality and seals in the moisture, augmenting skin’s resilience. Contains collagen which restores elasticity, and vitamin E which helps in healing the skin. Nourishes the skin as it firms. Apply before bedtime after cleansing and toning.” Great Skin Firming Night Cream
External skin care: Jasmine alcohol in Rhonda Allison Gentle Milk Cleanser: “Genlte, light, all-purpose daily cleanser is perfect for sensitive and mature skin, and the ideal choice for post procedure cleansing following laser, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion. Smells heavenly with vanilla, clove, and nutmeg oils. Massage small amount onto face and neck. Rinse.” Rhonda Allison Gentle Milk Cleanser
External skin care: Jasmine alcohol in Rhonda Allison Growth Factor Serum: “Silky everyday moisturizer with potent rejuvenating nutrients. You’ll love the silky feel of this nutrient-rich serum, for day or nighttime use. Contains a high concentration of epidermal growth factor to support tissue regeneration and cellular repair after microdermabration, AHA exfoliants, enzymes, and post-peel. Supports skin structure with antioxidants and essential oils of tangerine, lemon, rosewood, and bergamot. Apply daily to freshly cleansed skin.” Rhonda Allison Growth Factor Serum
External skin care: Jasmine alcohol in Rhonda Allison Grape Seed Parfait Mask: “The Grape Seed Parfait Mask has overall hydrating effects provide skin with valuable nutrients that assist in replacing vitamins and antioxidants that strengthen and firm the skin. Provides skin with valuable nutrients that assist in replacing vitamins and antioxidants that streghten and firm for an overall hydrating effect. With shea butter, grape seed extract, squalane. Smells heavenly with blend of orange, clove, and cinnamon. Smooth onto face and neck for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Scoop out a small amount and smooth onto face and neck evenly. Place moistened chamomile tea bags or sliced cool cucumbers on the eyes and lie down to soothing relaxing music for 15 minutes or soak in your favorite herbal bath. Rinse away with warm water and blot skin dry.” Rhonda Allison Grape Seed Parfait Mask
External skin care: Jasmine alcohol in Rhonda Allison Cherry Jubilee Enzyme: “Filled with enzymes rich in antioxidants. Mask includes cherry puree, pomegranate, lycopene from tomatoes, and red berries. The primary benefit of this enzyme is the natural polyphenols (flavanoids) that are incredibly rich in antioxidants. This formula contains potent anti-aging value that fights against free radical damage and aids in building healthy skin tissue. It is the deterioration by free radicals that causes the internal aging of the skin.” Rhonda Allison Cherry Jubilee Enzyme
External skin care: Jasmine alcohol in Rhonda Allison Pumpkin Cleanser: “Natural, all-purpose cleanser that removes surface residue and protects against free radical damage. The unique benefits of pumpkin are high Vitamin A content and beta carotene, two powerful antioxidants. Gentle enough for ultra sensitive skin, but deep cleaning for normal to oily skin.” Rhonda Allison Pumpkin Cleanser
cautions and contraindications:
Cautions and contraindications: The flower of Jasminum grandiflorum is believed to be safe.
Non-toxic to animals: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center has determined that jasmine “has not been reported as having systemic effects on animals or as having intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract.” —ASPCA
Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden (or window boxes).
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