Jasmine

Jasmine is grown in various parts of the world and is a truly famous plant. Its characteristics of being adaptive, hardy nature and its fragrance makes it everyone’s choice. It comes under, olive family (Oleaceae), which contributes almost 200 species of Jasminum Genus. It’s origin is basically from South Asia and the Himalayas. 

Few astonishing facts of Jasmine

Its flowers are considered highly sacred in India and in some countries of Asia, as Jasmine name

means the "Gift from God". In many parts of India, women carry the garlands of Jasmine and use

it to scent their hair and hence call it “Moonlight of the grove”. Jasmine is also the national flower

of the Philippines and many countries kept the name of this flower such as Duce di Toscane,

Maid of Orleans & Belle of India. 

The intoxicating scent of this flower is most enriching after noon and is believed to be even

stronger during a full moon. The fragrance of Jasmine flowers not only purifies our soul and gives

us strength (only by keeping it near us) but it has many other qualities, which can help us keep

our body is healthy. Let's discuss its grace in detail.

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Benefits of Jasmine Tea Helps in weight loss: 

We all know that in losing weight, our metabolism plays a very important role. The person having

a strong metabolism, can process the proteins and fats faster before they get stored in various

body parts. On the other side, whose metabolism is not good, they store unwanted/ unprocessed

fats and proteins in their body because of weak metabolism. Here, in this case, Jasmine tea can

do wonders for us. We can prepare Jasmine tea by keeping the base as green tea or green coffee

with one spoon of honey in it and boiling Jasmine flour for 15-20 mins. Have this tea every

morning empty stomach. This drink will help in strengthening the metabolism leading the

decrease of storing the unwanted fats.

Relieves Stress:

Who doesn’t get delighted with the aroma of Jasmine? And it’s fragrance is the only key to lighten

our mood and make us feel light. At the same time, consumption of Jasmine tea with it’s sweet

taste will make us feel relaxed and lower our tension. It is proven in various studies that our

senses have a powerful connection to relaxation. The aroma of jasmine tea triggers a

parasympathetic response, which releases chemicals that helps our body to relax and calm.

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Reduces Aches and Pains: 

Joint pains/ Arthritis is one of the most painful suffering which we all want to cure as soon as

possible. This can be due to many reasons, like genetics, reduction of cartilage tissue in between

bones, autoimmune disorder, ageing, etc. Hence to get rid of this pain, Jasmine tea can help us

out. Jasmine is a good source of anti-inflammatory properties which helps in reduction of pain,

with a course of time, if we continue to consume it.

Beneficial for skin: 

Jasmine is enriched with antioxidants, polyphenols and antibacterial properties that helps to keep 

our body clean and proceeds to keep our skin look healthy, slows down the process of ageing by

reducing fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. Application of Jasmine oil on skin will help in

rejuvenate the skin and make it soft and supple. In addition to this, Jasmine tea also offers us

great skin benefits, with a condition applied that we should be regular to consume tea to get it’s

best results. It also helps in keeping the heart and brain healthy.

Reduce risks of cancers and type 2 diabetes: 

As mentioned above Jasmine is a really good source of antioxidants & polyphenols which also

helps to reduce free radicals in the body which prevents us from cancer and neurological

diseases. In various studies it’s proven that consumption of green tea as a base will help in

reduction of fasting blood sugar and insulin levels. It also helps to reduce the chances of colon cancer by

~50% (Article1), prostate cancer (Article2) and breast cancer (Article3)

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Side effects of Jasmine tea: what happened?

• In addition to consuming Jasmine in any form, we should know that it also contains caffeine which can cause problems in some people. 

• Extra consumption of Jasmine tea can cause restlessness, anxiety and stomach aches. 

• Pregnant ladies should strictly avoid it’s intake as it may increase miscarriage risk. 

• Jasmine tea contains catechins & upon extra consumption of Jasmine tea can lead to lower down the body’s ability to absorb iron proceeding iron deficiency or Anemia. Pregnant women, young children, people with iron deficiency or any kind anemia should not consume Jasmine tea. 

• For normal people, it’s recommended to drink Jasmine tea; with Green coffee or Green tea as base; early in the morning with an empty stomach and have breakfast after an hour or two of drinking the tea.