Essential oil or also known as ethreal oil is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid that contains hundreds of aromatic compounds, organic constituents, including hormones, vitamins and other natural elements. Jasmine essential oil has a sweet and floral aroma that aids the body as anti-depressant and aphrodisiac properties. India is one of the centres of origin of jasmine. The genus Jasminum is reported to comprise of 500 species (Bailey, 1958). |