jasmine oil?

[valir553]

hi, does anyone use jasmine oil very much in their blends? or is there a cheaper alternative?

 

[? Christina angel baby ?]

I use Jasmine to help clients with low self esteem as it helps to raise self confidence and lift depression. It may be an expensive oil, but I find it lasts quite a long time as you don't need to use very much.

I also usually give it to my pregnant ladies to use during labour, to massage over abdomen and lower back - as it relieves pain, strengthens contractions and helps with the expulsion of the placenta following the birth.

Another good use is where there is dry and irritated skin to help sooth and heal it.

If you cannot afford to buy the Jasmine Absolute, you can get it diluted in jojoba usually which is somewhat cheaper.

Binah
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[Kerbear]

I've got the diluted one but never use it as I don't really like the smell.

 

[AK Pride]

Hi

Like Binah I use it to boost self-esteem, however I generally buy the diluted one in Jojoba as then it is even lower dilution which I prefer for emotional/mental/energetic work.

I like the smell but I know it doesn't suit everyone, however I sometimes find it is one of those things I get a "run" on and find myself using regularly for a few weeks or so and then not much at all for a while.

I also use it in a couple of my "crystal" blends for the base chakra.

Just to add that like a number of the more expensive oils if it is the right oil there is no point trying to find a cheaper alternative. (Have a look at "The Fragrant Mind" by Valerie Worwood).

It may be worth keeping an eye on the offers at Essentailly oils Limited as they sometimes have it on offer at a more affordable price.

 

[lil]

I would be very interested in making a jasmine blend for labour..should i buy the absolut or would the diluted jojoba one be best for massaging on during labour? sorry for hijacking this thred.

 

[Ms. Pelled Babby Schmidt]

Hiya

The absolute is sooooo expensive!

The jojoba blends are perfectly acceptable, especially when you think it will be diluted anyway. 1 drop per 10 ml of carrier oil should do it.

 

[Hannah M]

Ylang Ylang, especially the YY Extra - is a great alternative, and seems to be preferred by men to Jasmine anyway