Jasmine Sambac Absolute

COA and MSDS

Jasmine Samabc Absolute - Jasminum Sambac

The Hymallaians once again give us another sensual and unique flower such as JasminumSambac. The soft white flower is extremely cultivated all around the world being naturalized in many different environments for its beautiful flowers and divine fragrance. It grows under the shape of a shrub or a vine up to 3 m in height. It belongs to Oleaceae family and in the 18th century it was introduced into Europe too.

Oil

The color of this essential oil varies from orange to magenta – brown and it is a viscous liquid with a persistent scent having a deep floral, garden-fresh and rich fragrance. The Jasmine cultivated in colder areas will have a fresher and suave scent while the flowers grown at lower altitudes will convey much deeper and intense notes. It is one of those fragrances that cannot be described but rather tried to fully comprehend it. Although it can be blended successfully with many other oils it is best to be used alone due to its complexity.

Extraction

The fragrance is influenced both by the location where it was cultivated as well by the harvest timing. The freshness of the blossoms and the know-how are key elements in the quality of the extraction process and the final product. The flowers are to be picked by hand as soon as they open and the oil is extracted by effleurage. All these elements combined ad up to a high quality product. However, the solvent extraction process is also used.

Chemical composition

The percentage wise constituents of this absolute is:

1. Farnesene 18.4
2. Indole 14.1
3. Linalool 13.9
4. Methyl anthranilate 5.5
5. Benzyl acetate 4.3
6. Methyl benzoate 2.6
7. 2-Phenylethanol 2.4
8. [3Z] Hexen- ]-yl benzoate 2.3
9. Methyl palmitate 2.3
10. Benzyl alcohol 1.3

USES

Medicinal uses: many cultures know the therapeutic properties of this plant. In aromatherapy this essential oil is for external use only improving the state of mind, alleviating stress and boosting sensuality. It also induces a state of emotional comfort being known to be helpful in frigidity and impotence difficulties. The infusion prepared from the leaves of this plant helps eliminate gallstones.

Cosmetic: Jasmine Sambac Absolute is one of the most important touches of high-class perfumes and body-care products uplifting the senses and removing skin blemishes.