Miscellaneous uses
Cosmetic
•Infusion of flowers used as a face wash because of its fragrance, cleansing and soothing properties.
•Flowers in bean oil or coconut oil for hair, facial or body use or as a perfume oil or
perfume base.
•Digestion with vegetable oil to make oil tinctures or liniments.
Ornamental
•A favourite floral offering and adornment for altars.
Edibility
•Flowers used to make jasmine tea (3)
•Flowers yield a yellow pigment used as substitute for saffron (13)
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