An ornamental garden-worthy climber, jasmine grows wild from the Caucasus to China, It is grown worldwide for its exquisite scent as is the royal or Spanish Jasminum grandiflrum. The Arabian Jasminum sambac is the variety used for flavo...
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Description
An ornamental garden-worthy climber, jasmine grows wild from the Caucasus to China, It is grown worldwide for its exquisite scent as is the royal or Spanish Jasminum grandiflrum. The Arabian Jasminum sambac is the variety used for flavoring jasmine tea.
History
The name Jasminum comes from the Latin rendition of the Persian yasmin. It was known to the Assyrian kings and was recorded as growing in the Islamic desert gardens of the eleventh century. It came to Europe in the sixteenth century when it was taken up by the perfumery trade.
Characteristics
A vigorous, deciduous, twining semi-evergreen climber with green stems and elliptic leaves with three to nine leaflets. Fragrant white flowers in branched cymes throughout summer, followed by black fruits. Height up to 33 feet.
Growing Tips
Grow in any fertile, well-drained soil, It is happy in sun but grows well on a north-facing wall. Thin as necessary after flowering. Propagate with greenwood cuttings in late summer.
How to Use
Pure essential oil of jasmine is one of the most evocative of perfumes and one that truly lifts the spirits. Jasmine is a cornerstone of many perfumes in which it supplies the "middle note." Nowadays it is used almost exclusively in the perfume industry.
Medicinally, jasmine has been used for the treatment of sunstroke, fever, irritant dermatitis and infective illness.
Emotional upsets and headaches respond well to a dose of jasmine. It is regarded as an aphrodisiac when applied to the body in its oil form.
Dosage: For therapeutic benefits, take a cup of jasmine tea 2 to 3 times a day.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
Iced tea brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water].
Additional Information
ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. Please direct all wholesale and bulk inquiries to Simona Heather at 905-494-1785.
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."
