Laboratory tests on mice have shown that inhaling the scent of jasmine has the same effects as taking Valium, a popular stress reliever that has a calming effect on anxiety and fear.
The sweet scent of jasmine is as effective at calming and soothing the nerves as Valium. Laboratory tests on mice confirm this. The scent of jasmine and its chemical substitutes, which were filled into the rodents' cages, dramatically calmed them. The mice ceased all activity and sat quietly in a corner of the cage. When they inhaled, the scent molecules passed through their lungs into the bloodstream, and from there, were transported to the brain. Brain scans documented jasmine's effect on nerve cells. Professor Hanns Hatt's team tested hundreds of different scents and their effects on GABA receptors. Jasmine proved to be the one that increased the function of these receptors fivefold. It had an effect as powerful as sleeping pills and sedatives, which cause general weakness, dizziness, and impaired motor coordination.
Jasmine vs. Valium
Jasmine is one of the ingredients of essential oils used in aromatherapy. The ancient Greeks and Egyptians discovered its healing powers. Jasmine is a natural remedy for:
stress,
anxiety,
depression,
apathy,
neurosis,
tiredness,
hypertension,
breathing problems,
menstrual cramps,
acne,
burns,
menopausal symptoms,
jasmine is a natural aphrodisiac.
Additionally, jasmine oil:
has expectorant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties,
reduces scars,
nourishes and moisturizes hair, prevents excessive hair loss,
has anti-wrinkle, firming and moisturizing properties,
improves skin elasticity and firmness.
Some side effects of valium:
addiction,
somnolence,
tiredness,
coordination problems,
double vision,
blurred vision,
confusion,
headaches,
dizziness,
bladder or bowel problems,
nausea,
salivation,
slurred speech,
chills,
tingling sensation,
difficulty urinating.
Encouraging? Doubtful. Why poison yourself? It's better to reach for
jasmine . When you're feeling anxious, don't take another dose of Valium. Inhale jasmine. It's safer for your health. And you don't have to worry about the side effects it can cause. There are none.
Trivia
Jasmine can be found in 83% of women's perfumes and 33% of men's perfumes.
To obtain a kilogram of "pure jasmine absolute", more than 5 million flowers of this plant must be collected.
In India and Sri Lanka, jasmine is used in religious ceremonies. Baskets of jasmine are placed at the feet of statues of gods.
Jasmine is the national flower of Pakistan and the Philippines.
Jasmine smells most beautiful at dusk. It is at dusk that jasmine petals are harvested for oil production.
