Hey there! 💮
If you’re into aromatherapy, you probably already know that jasmine oil (derived from Jasminum sambac) is celebrated for its exotic fragrance. 🌬️ But beyond its sweet scent, jasmine oil can do so much more—especially when combined with massage. 💆♀️ In a study conducted by Tapanee Hongratanaworakit of the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand, jasmine oil’s impact on both body and mind was put to the test, and the results were pretty incredible! 😲
First off, let’s set the scene of the experiment. Forty volunteers aged 18 to 21 took part, and they didn’t just lie there smelling jasmine oil. Nope, they had the oil massaged onto their skin (the abdomen, to be precise). 💆♀️ And in case you’re curious, jasmine oil for this study was prepared using a traditional method called enfleurage, where fresh petals are soaked in fat to capture the essence of the flower. The oil contained compounds like hexenyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, and β-linalool, which give it that unique aromatic punch. 👊
So, what happened during the experiment? Jasmine oil triggered some noticeable changes in the volunteers' physical stats. Blood pressure went up—both systolic and diastolic. Their breathing rate increased, and so did their blood oxygen levels. All of these are signs that the body’s systems were kicked into gear. 📈 And unlike placebo treatments, which didn’t result in these shifts, jasmine oil proved to have a unique energizing effect on the body. 🤩
But it didn’t stop there. The volunteers weren’t just monitored physically—they were also asked how they felt. And guess what? The jasmine oil group reported feeling more alert, lively, and even a bit less relaxed. 🤔 You know those moments when you’re suddenly more aware and ready to tackle the next challenge? That’s how these volunteers felt after the jasmine oil massage. The sense of increased attentiveness and vigor paired with a mood boost is exactly why jasmine oil is often recommended to lift spirits, especially when dealing with emotional lows or a lack of motivation. 😌
In the control group, sweet almond oil was used instead of jasmine oil, and the results were dramatically different. Those volunteers didn’t experience the same uptick in energy, which points to the jasmine oil itself—its scent and its chemical properties—as the driver behind the more stimulating responses. 🙌
So why exactly is this exciting you ask? —Well, it means that when we’re in a slump amidst a busy day and need a quick reset, we can try squeezing in a massage with jasmine oil! 🤩 Not only can it give us that boost of energy we’re craving to get through the day, but it also offers juuuust the right amount of relaxation.
Imagine stepping away from the stress for just five minutes, massaging a little jasmine oil onto your skin, and feeling your body and mind wake up in the best way. Absolute refresh without the jitters of another cup of coffee? ☕ Sign me up! And while we’re at it let’s use the 💮Oleia Jasmine Oil💮 for it. Reap in more benefits than just energy. 😉 Show me your bottle and I’ll show you mine? 'Til next time! 😄
xo L
👀: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20184043/
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1934578X1000500136
