Arabian Jasmine is a highly fragrant and exotic flower botanically known as Jasminum Sambac which literally means a gift from God. From age-old times, it has been widely used by Greeks and Egyptians to derive myriad wellness benefits it contains that are not limited to health but also to skin, hair, and sexual health.

The beautiful attractive and sweetly fragrant flowers of this plant are used for perfumes, oils, and herbal teas besides curing ailments. It is also a potential aphrodisiac as well as a natural stimulant. The paste of Arabian Jasmine extract is used to treat healing sores and scars. A small shrub growing up to 3 meters in height Arabian Jasmine is the national flower of the Philippines. Also known by many vernacular names such as Maid of Orleans, Belle of India, Grand Duke of Tuscany, Mogra in Hindi, Gundu malligai poo in Tamil, and Mallige in Kannada, adding this aromatic flower into your diet or using topically can benefit your health in many ways.

The flowers of jasmine also commonly called poet's jasmine are known for their mild fragrance and white blooms, while the flowers of Arabian Jasmine are pearly white, waxy in texture, and have a strong fragrance. When they are young, they are milky white, but the flowers turn light pink as they mature further turning pale brown when they wane.

This flower has a special mention in ayurvedic texts for the fact that Arabian Jasmine possesses antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties and has been valued as an effective remedy for various health ailments such as headaches, nausea, impotence, heart ailments, epilepsy, ulcers, and eye disorders. Full of flavonoid antioxidants that are known to fight oxidative stress, they carry mild sedative property that calms the mind.

The flower is also very popular in Chinese medicine and in fact, they adore jasmine in their teas. The miraculous flower is also replete with many active compounds like flavonoids and coumarins that are known to promote vascular health, cardiac glycosides, and powerful phenolics that help to detoxify our body and it also consists of potential aphrodisiac benefits.

Who does not aim for a healthy body, lustrous hair, and skin that is glowing, and flawless? Arabian Jasmine offers a multitude of benefits to your skin, and hair besides health. Here is what it can do for your overall health and wellness:

• Natural aphrodisiac, Arabian Jasmine enhances sexual desire by triggering the secretion of essential sex hormones.
• A potential sleep inducer, Arabian Jasmine relaxes nerves and eases stress and depression.
• The anti-inflammatory properties of Arabian jasmine have been an effective remedy for easing all kinds of pains and aches, including those from arthritis and rheumatism.
• Arabian Jasmine acts as an emmenagogue, which helps to alleviate the spasms and pain experienced during menstruation and regulates the cycles as well as keeps various premenstrual symptoms under control.
• Helps diabetics by regulating insulin levels. Regular use of herbal infusions of this herb helps to lower the chances of diabetes.
• Regulates cholesterol levels in blood keeping heart ailments at bay.
• It is known for its cytotoxic activities which can help in easing and preventing cancer. Since age-old times flowers and leaves of jasmine have been used to protect women from breast cancer.
• The oil extracted from the flowers of Arabian Jasmine acts as a natural expectorant that clears phlegm accumulated in your respiratory tract.

• It keeps the skin toned by working as an effective remedy for rashes and redness caused by
• Arabian jasmine extracts are an effective cure for many skin troubles and acne-prone, dry, and itchy skin.
• The essential oil extracted from jasmine can keep your skin moisturized and hydrated. 
• Topical application of its oil on your skin can fight chronic infections and impacts due to pollution and weather.

• Arabian Jasmine can be used as a natural conditioner, for stronger and radiant locks.
• The extracts of the flower are a potent anti-lice agent and regular hair wash with its juice keeps lice at bay.
• The juice helps to treat chronic scalp infections and combats chronic dandruff.
• Arabian Jasmine water is used as a serum to keep your hair conditioned.

Additional Skin Benefits Of This Flower

Nourishes Skin

Arabian jasmine contains natural moisturizing properties that help maintain skin hydration, leaving it soft and supple.

Soothes Dermal Irritation

Its anti-inflammatory properties help calm irritated skin, reduce redness, and provide relief from conditions like eczema and rosacea and other skin diseases

Enhances Skin Glow

Rich in antioxidants, Arabian jasmine helps combat free radicals, promoting a youthful glow while reducing the appearance of fine lines and dullness.

Conclusion

Arabian jasmine is a highly fragrant flower with myriad health benefits and therapeutic uses that have been used since time immemorial to treat several ailments such as headaches, ulcers, digestive issues, menstrual problems, heart ailments, and skin diseases. The benefits of Arabian jasmine can be attributed to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antiseptic properties. It is also a natural deodorant helping to smoothen the skin, keeping hair healthy, and treating scalp infections. Generally safe to consume, if you are allergic to strong fragrances, you should avoid using this flower and its extracts.

(This article is reviewed by Soumita Basu Ayurveda Pharma Expert)

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References:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10372924/

https://saudipedia.com/en/article/1817/government-and-politics/water-and-agriculture/arabian-jasmine