Jasmine has been nicknamed the queen of the night and moonlight of the grove. It is a genus that includes some 300 species of hardy evergreen shrubs or vines growing to a height of 32 feet. Native to Asia and now common around the world as an ornamental plant, jasmine is a large climbing shrub in the olive family that produces small, fragrant white and pink blossoms. The plants are harvested at night to maximize yield, and Jasmine is actually considered an absolute, not an essential oil.
Jasmine has a rich, sultry aroma that pairs beautifully with citrus and other floral essential oils to set the mood for pampering and romance. Applied topically, it promotes the appearance of glowing skin and healthy-looking hair and leaves a delicately perfumed, sumptuous scent.
