Guest guest Posted November 12, 2001 Report Share Posted November 12, 2001 Hi Sandy, They (both jasmines, or all three...) are absolutes. The jasmine absolute (jasminum sambac, India) has, to me, a different scent than the jasmine (jasminum grandiflorum, Egypt, India) though I like both. I tend to purchase more of the grandiflorum type, just personal preference with the perfumery, I guess. There's also another jasmine absolute (jasminum officinale, India, Egypt and Morocco) - they're all solvent extracted from the blossoms; in perfumery, and since I use a very small amount of jasmine in each and every scent I make, they're invaluable to me. Where one of the jasmine's hits the right note for one of my blends, another may not. Basically, it's which one<s> you like/prefer. I have several jasmine plants here in Florida and their scent is the one of the grandiflorum type. Night blooming with tiny white blooms - would take many, many of them to attempt to distill, so I just smell it. Hope this helps instead of confuses! lol Feel free to ask me to try and explain the scent further if you like... I'll try! Hugs, Marilyn Sandy Fields wrote: > What's the difference between sambac and absolute? > > -- Sandy > > > My Pictures of Aromatic Plants and Exotic Places In Turkey > http://members.home.net/chrisziggy1/triptoturkey.html > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2001 Report Share Posted November 13, 2001 At 03:52 PM 11/12/01, Marilyn Nicholson wrote: >Hope this helps instead of confuses! lol Feel free to ask me to try and >explain the scent further if you like... I'll try! Not confusing at all. Thanks for the explanation, Marilyn! -- Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 At 07:40 PM 1/26/04, you wrote: >Arabian Jasmine, where the sambac comes from. ooh baby, now THERE is a >smell. hmmm. I've never heard of sambac from Arabia...which doesn't mean it doesn't exist, just that I " ve never seen it... what I " ve experienced is jasmine grand from India and Egypt, and Sambac from India... to me, the grand is sweeter, more floral and more feminine... the sambac is more exotic, and has a masculine energy. Your source for superb Essential Oils, Aromatherapy Accessories, Information, Books and more! Visit us at: <http://www.naturesgift.com> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Aromatherapy Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) SleepDecember 15, 2004HC# 080543-270Re: Jasmine Odor Experienced During Sleep May Affect Mood, Alertness, and ThinkingRaudenbush B, Koon J, Smith J, Zoladz P. Effects of odorant administration on objective and subjective measures of sleep quality, post-sleep mood and alertness, and cognitive performance. North American Journal of Psychology. 2003;5(2):181-192.In the past 20 years, there has been an increase in research examining the connection between olfaction (smell) and mood, behavior, and performance. Odors have widespread effects on the central nervous system, even in the absence of awareness of odors. Therefore, it is likely that the human body may respond to odors presented during sleep. The authors state that presentation of odors during sleep may influence sleep quality, which can impact post-sleep activities, such as cognitive performance, alertness, and mood. This study investigated whether the presence of a relaxing odor during sleep had an affect on (1) sleep patterns during the night, (2) mood and cognitive functioning the following morning, and (3) alertness throughout the following day. Twenty college students (10 men and 10 women) from Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, WV participated for 3 sleep periods. The subjects did not have abnormal sleeping patterns or sleeping pathology. They did not have any abnormal events that might interfere with sleeping, such as an exam. The sleeping room was randomly diffused with jasmine odor, lavender odor, or a non-odored control condition. All subjects were exposed to all 3 conditions; each condition was separated by 2 to 7 nights. The sleep room had furniture similar to their dorm rooms. Sleep quality and duration were recorded with a Sleep Monitor recording device. Electrodes were not placed on the participants and they were not observed during sleeping, both of which have been shown to affect the first night's sleep. Participants completed the Profile of Mood States, which is used to rate fatigue, vigor, and anxiety. They also completed the Digit-Symbol Substitution Test, which measures cognitive information processingspeed and psychomotor performance. Sleep efficiency (time in bed spent sleeping) in the jasmine condition was greater than both the control and lavender conditions (P < 0.01). Participants spent fewer minutes moving during sleep in the jasmine condition compared to the other conditions (P < 0.01). The jasmine condition caused less restlessness compared to the other conditions (P < 0.05). No differences were found for total sleep time (time between sleep start and sleep stop) or sleep latency (period of time required for sleep onset after going to bed). The amount of time required to complete the Digit-Symbol Substitution Test was shorter in the jasmine condition than in the control condition (P < 0.05). According to the Profile of Mood States evaluation, the jasmine condition resulted in a lower level of anxiety than the other conditions. Both jasmine and lavender produced less vigor than control (P < 0.05). There was no effect on fatigue. When sleeping in the control condition, participants had a decline in alertnessduring the second half of the day. In contrast, while sleeping in the jasmine condition, participants had an increase in alertness during the second half of the day (P < 0.05). It is interesting that participants reported less vigor in the morning after the jasmine condition and yet cognitive testing was enhanced in the morning. This study is in agreement with another study, which found an enhanced cognitive task performance with patients exposed to jasmine odor.1Odor presented during sleep had marked effects on sleep behavior. The authors conclude that jasmine caused an increase in sleep quality so that the participants did not need additional sleep. Since the participants reported less vigor in the morning after the jasmine condition, the authors believe that athletes with morning competitions should be cautious when using jasmine inhalation during sleep. In contrast, occupations that rely on a good night's sleep, such as physician, air traffic controller, and long-haul driver, might benefit from jasmine inhalation. Considering that sleep patterns changes with age, it is necessary to evaluate these odors in an older population. In addition, it would be interesting to repeat this study in subjects that have sleep-disorders. —Heather S. Oliff, Ph.D.Reference1 Rottman, TR. The effects of ambient odor on the cognitive performance, mood, and activation of low and high impulsive individuals in a naturally arousing situation. Doctoral Dissertation. 1989. Click to join TruthAGAINSTtradition Come join a Christian community dedicated to research and resistance to the Dragons New World Order You can only trust those who have a living, vital relationship with JESUS in this hour... and we don't look to them but we only look to JESUS... But we are HIS hands and HIS feet on this earth and the HOLY SPIRIT moves through those who are submitted to HIM and walk IN LOVE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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