Jasmine
Jasminum (various species)
Jessamin, Moonlight on the Grove
Part used: flowers
Jasmine grows in different zones, depending on the species. The strongly scented flowers are often white and the leaves are dark green. Jasmine increases self confidence, self love, spiritual love, prophetic dreams, and prosperity. It is associated with the goddess Diana, the god and planet Jupiter and the moon.
Bibliography: The Wicca Herbal
Jasmine is probably native of Iran and is now well known and cultivated in Asia and Europe where it was in the l6th century, mainly as a source of perfume. Although it is rarely used today in the western World, flower syrups were used for coughs and leaf tea to rinse sore eyes and wounds. Jasmine flowers make a calming and sedative infusion, taken to relieve tension. The oil is considered antidepressant and relaxing. It is used externally to soothe dry and sensitive skin.
Main Properties: Aromatic, anti-spasmodic, expectorant.