- health
- jasminum_officinale
- type: perennial woody deciduous or semi-evergreen climbing shrub
- properties
- root: fibrous, shallow spreading root system adapted for trellising and slope stabilization
- stem: slender, flexible, green when young and turning woody with age
- leaf: pinnate with 5–9 leaflets, dark green, ovate to lanceolate in shape
- leaf-length:: 3–7 cm leaflets
- flower: star-shaped, white with 5–7 petals, intensely fragrant, blooming in clusters
- fruit: small black berry, rare in cultivated varieties, usually 2-lobed
- bark: thin, green to light brown, soft on young stems, flaky on mature ones
- timber: not applicable; stems are too slender for structural use
- environment:: grows best in warm temperate to subtropical climates with full sun, fertile soil, and regular moisture
- climate:: mild and humid with seasonal rainfall and warm summers; tolerates light frost
- sun:: 600–800 W/m²
- no-sun-days:: 7–10 days
- water:: 900–1500 mm/year
- no-water-days:: 10–15 days
- humidity:: 50–80 %
- fog-resistance:: 5–7 days
- max-temp:: 38 °C
- optimal-temp:: 20–30 °C
- min-temp:: –5 °C
- wind-damage:: cold-dry, salty-coastal
- soil:: moderately rich, well-drained loamy soils with consistent moisture and light mulch
- spacing:: 1.5–3 m apart when planted for cover or hedge, allow vertical support
- lifecycle
- longevity:: 20–30 years
- germination:: seeds germinate in 15–30 days, low viability, best propagated vegetatively
- seedling:: slow early growth; prefers shade and moist conditions for first 2 months
- mature:: starts flowering in 2–3 years, peak bloom in warm months, with multiple flushes
- death:: gradual decline in bloom and vigor over decades; overgrowth and root rot are common issues
- features: fragrant flowers, climbing, ” attract pollinators, ornamental, medicinal
- layer: climber, sub-canopy, vertical-layer
- products: fresh flowers, essential oil, flower extract, floral water, perfume ingredient, tea, herbal remedy
- chemical compounds
| compound | plant part | % amount | description |
|---|
| -------------------- | ------------------ | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| linalool | flower | ~15–30% | floral terpene alcohol, soothing, used in aromatherapy |
| benzyl acetate | flower | ~20–30% | sweet jasmine scent, major contributor to essential oil |
| indole | flower | ~2–3% | deep, musky floral tone, attract pollinators |
| jasmone | flower | ~1–2% | gives jasmine its unique character, used in perfume blending |
| eugenol | flower, leaf | ~0.5–1% | warm, spicy note, mild analgesic and antiseptic |
| flower | ~0.5–1.5% | fruity-floral compound, calming and aromatic | |
| saponins | leaf | ~0.3–0.7% | cleansing, anti-inflammatory activity |
| flavonoids | leaf, flower | ~0.5–1% | antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, UV-protective |
| tannins | bark, leaf | ~3–7% | astringent, antimicrobial, supports traditional medicine uses |
| chlorophyll | leaf | present (n/a) | photosynthetic pigment, supports green biomass role in composting |
- operations
- propagate plants: mostly by semi-hardwood cuttings or layering; seeds used rarely due to low viability
- maintenance: prune after flowering to control shape and improve airflow; mulch base; avoid overwatering
- harvest:
- fresh flowers: harvested at dawn when fragrance is highest; used for extraction and fresh sale
- essential oil: solvent-extracted from fresh flowers (concreta or absolute), high-value, labor-intensive
- floral water: distilled or infused floral water used in cosmetics and rituals
- leaves: occasionally used in teas or as poultices for inflammation or stress relief
traditional medicine use
- these traditional recipes show how jasminum officinale is used for mental clarity, skin care, stress relief, and minor physical ailments.
- jasmine flower tea for anxiety and relaxation
- ingredients
- instructions
- place dried jasmine flowers in a teacup.
- pour boiling water over them and steep for 5–7 minutes.
- strain and add honey or lemon to taste.
- drink 1–2 times per day, especially in the evening.
- uses
- jasmine oil infusion for muscle pain and stress relief
- ingredients
- instructions
- fill a glass jar with fresh jasmine flowers.
- pour oil over them to submerge completely.
- seal and let sit in a warm, sunny spot for 1–2 weeks, shaking gently each day.
- strain and store in a dark bottle.
- apply topically for massage or as a calming body oil.
- uses
- jasmine flower poultice for headache relief
- ingredients:
- a handful of fresh jasmine flowers
- a small amount of warm water
- instructions
- crush the flowers into a paste with a mortar and pestle.
- add a few drops of warm water to soften.
- apply the paste to the temples or forehead.
- leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse off with cool water.
- uses:
- jasmine face steam for skin and mood
- ingredients
- 1 handful of jasmine flowers (fresh or dried)
- 1 liter boiling water
- instructions
- place flowers in a large bowl.
- pour boiling water over them.
- cover your head with a towel and lean over the bowl to inhale the steam for 10–15 minutes.
- rinse your face with cool water afterward.
- uses
- jasmine flower bath soak for skin nourishment and relaxation
- ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine flowers (fresh or dried)
- optional: 1 cup epsom salt
- instructions
- add jasmine flowers and epsom salt to warm bathwater.
- soak for 20–30 minutes.
- pat skin dry after bath.
- uses