Asian and Indian folk practitioners
recommend Jasmine for liver complaints,
dysentery, various types of pain including
painful menstruation, and skin diseases
such as leprosy. In addition, Jasmine oil
applied externally is used to soften and
smooth the skin, for cancer, heart disease,
and a variety of other ills. Aroma therapists
believe Jasmine oil can be useful as an
antidepressant, as a calming agent to
soothe stress, pain, and anxiety, and as an
aphrodisiac. Its reputation as an intoxicant
is legendary. Apart from that inhaling
Jasmine scent increases β waves in the
brain, which are associated with increased
states of alertness (14).