The use of herbal remedies, including the herb jasmine, classified as Jasminum grandiflorum, are popular as an alternative to standard Western allopathic medicine for a variety of problems, including cancer (especially of the bone, lymph nodes and breasts) stress relief, anxiety as well as easing depression.

Common jasmine (Jasmin officinale) is not really used as a tea, and is mostly used in aromatherapy.

Jasminum is an effective remedy for various ailments, and this natural holistic approach to health is becoming more and more popular, but should NOT replace conventional medicine or prescription drugs.

Botanical names: royal, Spanish, Catalonian jasmine, jati, Jasminum grandiflorum

What is Jasmine?

Widely cultivated for its flowers, jasmine is enjoyed in the garden, as a house plant, and as cut flowers. The flowers are worn by women in their hair in southern and southeast Asia. The delicate jasmine flower opens only at night and may be plucked in the morning when the tiny petals are tightly closed, then stored in a cool place until night. The petals begin to open between six and eight in the evening, as the temperature lowers.

How does Jasmine work?

Jasminum grandiflorum is used for the following

• stress relief
• anxiety
• tension
• exhaustion
• easing depression
• dry skin
• calming
• conjunctivitis and dermatitis
• cancer (bone, lymph nodes and breast)
• headaches

parts used for jasmine herbal tea
The flowers are used for making the brew.

Making herbal tea 
The standard way to make an infusion, unless otherwise specified, is to pour a cup of boiling water over the material to be infused, let it stand for 5 minutes, strain it, and drink it.

• Fresh plant material
  When the recipe refers to fresh plant material to be used, a 1/4 cup fresh material is used, following the method above.
• Dried material
  When the recipe refers to using dried material, use 2 teaspoons of material when making it.
• Bark or seeds
  Should the recipe call for bark or seeds to be used, use 2 teaspoons of seeds or 1 tablespoon of bark.
• Sweetening your infusion
  You could sweeten your health drink with honey, should you so require, and a dash of fresh lemon juice may also enhance the taste.

General warning when using herbal infusions

• Only use the herbal material if you are 100% sure that it really the herb in question.
• If you are ill or have any health concerns, consult your health practitioner.
• Do not continuously drink the same infusion. At maximum use for 10 days and then skip 5 days.
• Only have one cup of herbal infusion per day, except during acute periods - such as when you have a cold or flu, you can then have it three times a day, but for a maximum of 4 days.
• When you use herbal remedies, be aware that they can be extremely powerful, and should you have any side effects when taking these infusions, immediately stop using the herb and consult your health practitioner right away.