*Note: Jasmine flower (from the (Jasminum genus), or "true jasmine" is the source of the vast majority of herbal teas and supplements, including those manufactured by TerraVita® and Gourmet Nutrition®. Teas and essen...
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Description
*Note: Jasmine flower (from the (Jasminum genus), or "true jasmine" is the source of the vast majority of herbal teas and supplements, including those manufactured by TerraVita® and Gourmet Nutrition®. Teas and essential oil of jasmine have traditionally been used for their aromatic qualities promoting feelings of calmness and relaxation. Jasmine has been recommended for mood disorders (depression), nerve conditions, stress relief, pain relief, as well as for its astringent, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. Within the context of animal and laboratory studies, jasmine has demonstrated effective "chemopreventive" effects suggesting a possible application in the treatment of breast cancer. More studies and trials are necessary before any confident recommendations can be made.
As an herbal sedative, it is purported to be milder than passion flower or valerian but with a much more pleasant floral aroma. Jasmine is also an excellent antioxidant source and, additionally, the herb has garnered a reputation as an effective aphrodisiac. Despite any solid scientific basis for its use in this regard, it may be that the confirmed sedative properties may enhance sexual desire when psychological obstacles such as stress or nervousness are removed.
Yellow jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens) is a potent, and potentially harmful, medicinal drug that must only be prescribed by an experienced health care professional. Self-medication can be dangerous or even fatal. The monograph below is for yellow jasmine and does not apply to the much safer variety - jasmine flower (Jasminum genus). The monograph is posted for related interest only.
Yellow Jasmine Gelsemium sempervirens (L.) J. St-Hil.
Description: Yellow jasmine is an attractive climber (vine) with glossy green, hairless leaves arranged in opposite pairs and bright yellow, tubular flowers. It is closely related to G. elegans, a poisonous plant that is traditionally used for murder and suicide in Indomalaysia.
Origin: North America (southeastern parts of the USA. It is the state flower of South Carolina). The plant is commonly cultivated as an ornamental climber.
Parts Used: Rhizomes and roots (Gelsemii rhizoma).
Uses and properties: Yellow jasmine or its extracted alkaloids are mainly used to treat neuralgia (intense pain caused by damaged or irritated nerves), especially of the face and mouth (facial and dental neuralgia). It has been used in cough syrups (to treat whooping cough and asthma) and externally to treat various pains resulting from pressure on a nerve, especially in the spinal cord. It is claimed to be of use against migraine and neurological disorders and bleeding (haemorrhoids and the uterus). Fresh rhizomes are popular in homoeopathy to treat migraine, irregular heartbeat, dysmenorrhoea and anxiety.
Active Ingredients: Monoterpene indole alkaloids at a concentration of about 0.5% - mainly gelsemine, gelseverine, gelsemicine, gelsedine, sempervirine and various hydroxylated derivates. Coumarins, iridoid glycosides (gelsemide, semperoside) and steroids of the pregnane-type are also present.
Pharmacological Effects: The alkaloids (especially gelsemine) inhibit acetylcholine receptors especially muscarinic AChR), acetylcholine esterase and the synaptic re-uptake of dopamine, noradrenaline serotonine. These properties explain the observed antispasmodic, analgesic, hypotonic and sedative tivities. The plant and its alkaloids (especially gelsemine and gelsemicine) are very poisonous - a single flower or 1.2-3 g of the tincture are said to be potentially lethal to a child. The alkaloids cause respiratory arrest.
Status: Traditional medicine.
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Directions
Fresh drawn, boiling water contains the most oxygen, thereby giving the fullest taste to tea. Water that has been boiling for some time looses the oxygen and thereby the best taste.
Allow full expansion during the infusion and easy removal after the time for steeping has elapsed.
Draw into a tea pot or kettle the best fresh water that you have available.
Warm the teapot and cups while the water is boiling.
Cautions
Herb Identification Warning: Yellow jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens), characterized by bright yellow, tubular flowers, can be dangerous or even fatal if not carefully administered. This particular variety should be avoided, while those of the Jasminum genus, or "true jasmine" are preferred.
ZooScape.com only offers the safer Jasminum varieties of true jasmine in all brands of teas and supplements.
Additional Information
PhytoVie manufactures a wide selection of therapeutic and aromatic teas. The PhytoVie manufacturing process guarantees the quality and consistency of each and every tea bag. Our buyers select only the highest premium quality teas each season, importing from around the world. Each tea bag contains only the finest quality ingredients.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
