Description-
Jasminum sambac is classified under the genus Jasminum under the tribe Jasmineae. It belongs to the olive family Oleaceae.
Jasminum sambac is an evergreen vine or shrub reaching up to 0.5 to 3 m (1.6 to 9.8 ft) tall. only a few varieties reproduce by seed in the wild. Cultivated Jasminum sambac generally do not bear seeds and the plant is reproduced solely by cuttings, layering, marcotting, and other methods of asexual propagation.
The leaves are ovate, 4 to 12.5 cm (1.6 to 4.9 in) long and 2 to 7.5 cm (0.79 to 2.95 in) wide. The flowers bloom all throughout the year and are produced in clusters of 3 to 12 together at the ends of branches. They are strongly scented, with a white corolla 2 to 3 cm (0.79 to 1.18 in) in diameter with 5 to 9 lobes. The flowers open at night (usually around 6 to 8 in the evening), and close in the morning, a span of 12 to 20 hours. The fruit is a purple to black berry 1 cm (0.39 in) in diameter.
Jasminum sambac is a species of jasmine native to a small region in the eastern Himalayas in Bhutan and neighbouring India. It is cultivated in many places, especially across much of South and Southeast Asia. Jasminum sambac is a small shrub or vine growing up to 0.5 to 3 m (1.6 to 9.8 ft) in height. It is widely cultivated for its attractive and sweetly fragrant flowers. The flowers are also used for perfumes and for making tea..
| Botanical Name | : | Jasminum sambac |
| Color & Odor | : | Brownish yellow with a jasmine flower odor |
| Solubility | : | Soluble in Alcohols, Essential Oils and insoluble in water |
| Essential Oil Content | : | >0.025 % |
| Extraction Method | : | Hydro Distillation |
Blends With :
It works with all oils and helps to round out scents. It tends to work particularly well aphrodisiac oils including Sandalwood and Ylang-ylang
Uses :
Jasmine Sambac Attar assists people who want to undertake spiritual journey and discover intimate aspect of their relationships. Further, it also finds application as a flavouring agent as well as a base material for perfumes/perfumery based products.