Jasmine

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Flowering Shrub-Vine; Oleaceae ⇾ Jasminum ⇾ Nudiflorum

Common names include Winter Jasmine and Weeping Jasmine; Chinese poetic translation also calls it "The Flower That Welcomes Spring" (迎春).
A Chinese native, Winter Jasmine (Jasminum Nudiflorum) is not native to any region of the Americas. However, it has been successfully naturalized as a non-invasive in many areas of the United States- including Oklahoma and Texas. As a result, it has been chosen to represent The Returning Sun after winter due to its name, its flowering season from November to March, and its showy display of bright yellow flowers reminiscent of suggested solar qualities. Especially in combination with its traditional cultivation as house covering in order to provide more warmth to dwellings throughout the Winter seasons.

Jasmine may refer to Jasminum Grandiflorum, Jasminum Officinale, or Jasminum Odoratissimum; folk names include Jessamin, Moonlight on the Grove, Peot's Jessamine, Anbar, and Yasmin. Gender is Feminine, Planet is the Moon, Element is Water; magical powers include love, money, and prophetic dreams; when used in love spells they will attract a spiritually based love as opposed to a physical or romantic love. The flowers also draw wealth and money if carried, burned, or worn. If burned in the bedroom in particular, will cause prophetic dreams; flowers are smelled to induce sleep.

'Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs' by Scott Cunningham

Jasmine (Jasminum officinale), from the Oleaceae family. Its pale blossoms open at night and are picked by hand to flavor everything from tea to rice. The flowers also form the source of the plant's oil, which is a heady, thick, rich, sweet floral middle note known ro relieve anxiety and improve concentration; by opening at night, the fragrant oils produced by the flower are preserved by the petals being closed during the heat of the day. The oil is solvent extracted, and it takes up to 3,600,000 jasmine flowers to produce 1 pound of jasmine absolute. For this reason, it’s one of the most often diluted essential oils on the market; element is Water, planet is the Moon, and astrological sign is Cancer; magical uses include love, lust, happiness, dreams, prosperity and wealth, justice, and rest.

Jasmine should be used sparingly and diluted as it can sensitize the skin and cause issues when oxidized; store tightly capped; avoid during pregnancy.

'Blackthorn's Botanical Magic: The Green Witch's Guide to Essential Oils for Spellcraft, Ritual, and Healing' by Amy Blackthorn

Native to China, northern India and west Asia, but cultivated throughout the Mediterranean region as well as its native range. An evergreen shrub or vine up to 10 meters high with delicate, bright green leaves and star-shaped very fragrant white flowers, belonging to the family Oleaceae; apart from Common Jasmine (Jasminum Officinale), the most widespread varieties used in medicine and perfumery include Royal or Italian Jasmine (Jasminum Grandiflorum), and Jasminum Officinale var. Grandiflorum or Jasminum Auriculatum. In regards to production: A concrete is produced by solvent extraction, while the absolute is obtained from the concrete by separation with alcohol. An essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the absolute; the absolute is a dark orange-brown, viscous liquid with an intensely rich, warm, floral scent and a tealike undertone. There are over 100 active constituents in the oil- including benzyl acetate, linalol, phenylacetic acid, benzyl alcohol, farnesol, methyl anthranilate, cis jasmone, methyl jasmonate, among others.

Analgesic (mild), antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, cicatrisant, expectorant, galactagogue, parturient, sedative, tonic (uterine); in China Jasminum Officinale var. Grandiflorum flowers are used to treat hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and dysentery, while Jasminum Sambac is used for conjunctivitis, dysentery, skin ulcers, and tumors. The root is used to treat headaches, insomnia, pain due to dislocated joints and rheumatism; in Europe and the Mediterranean, Jasminum Officinale was said to “warm the womb and facilitate the birth; it is useful for cough, difficulty of breathing, etc. It disperses crude humors, and is good for cold and catarrhous constitutions, but not for the hot.” It was also used for hard, contracted limbs and problems with the nervous and reproductive systems. Currently the oil and absolute are employed in a wide range of food products- especially the dried flowers of Jasminum Sambac, which are used in the creation of Jasmine Tea. It is also extensively used in soaps, toiletries, cosmetics and perfumes, especially high-class floral and oriental fragrances; It blends well with rose, sandalwood, clary sage, and all citrus oils, and has the ability to blend with virtually everything and round off any rough notes.

Jasmine products are non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. However, allergic reactions have been known to occur in some individuals.

'Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils in Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health, and Well-being' by Julia Lawless

Jasmine (Jasminum officinale); Jasmine is a perennial vine with small, heavily scented flowers which are typically yellow, but occasionally are pink. Jasmine is used to balance both male and female reproductive conditions and is said to help prevent infertility and postnatal depression. It has a calming effect and can help relieve stress and bring you back into balance. Jasmine can also help stop muscle spasms. Magically it attracts abundance, Deepens your spiritual connection, Helps you feel loved, Helps you let go of your fears, and Aids you in creating balance; Plant Jasmine on the south side of your property to provide protection for your home and your family. Growing Jasmine will also attract abundance and fill your life with a sense of peace and love. The smell from the flowers will enhance your dream and help you develop new ideas. It will also deepen your meditations and your spiritual connection.

'The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, Revised Edition' by Susan Gregg

You can brew up some jasmine tea to drink and to pour in your bath—do both, and allow her to take you deep within your heart space, a place we are often too scared to dive into too deeply. But heart space energy may be one of the most powerful energies in the world—for what is more powerful than love? Heart space energy is the bridge between life and death [...] Jasmine will help you tap into the Divine Feminine. She will give you the confidence to stand in your own femininity, with all the beauty, vulnerability, intuition, and wisdom that entails. Plant her in your garden by your front door to attract good company and abundance to your home.

'Plant Witchery: Discover the Sacred Language, Wisdom, and Magic of 200 Plants' by Juliet Diaz