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Jasmine Oil (Absolute)
Jasminum grandiflorum and Jasminum sambac · also called Jasmine absolute, jasmine oil, jasmine flower absolute, jasmine concrete (the waxy first extract)
Jasmine absolute is a sweet, heavy floral extract made from jasmine flowers with solvents, not by steam. It is used in perfume and aromatherapy. The research is small: two trials found it stimulating, two found less dental anxiety in children, and one found no help in labour. The main caution: it is a known skin allergen, it should not be swallowed, and it can harm pets and children.
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About Jasmine Oil (Absolute)
Jasmine absolute is a strongly scented flower extract with a few small studies behind its uses. Safety comes first: it is a known skin allergen, it should not be swallowed, and essential oils can harm pets, especially cats and birds. The evidence for any benefit is very low or insufficient.
What jasmine absolute is
Jasmine belongs to the olive family (Oleaceae). The absolute comes from the flowers of Jasminum grandiflorum and Jasminum sambac. A 2026 paper describes the method: flowers are washed in hexane to give a waxy concrete, which is then washed with ethanol and evaporated to leave the absolute. This is not steam distillation.
The same paper found 157 volatile compounds across four jasmine species and that composition changes with species and season, so jasmine absolute is not one fixed recipe. We found no study measuring solvent left in the product.
Jasmine flower tea is a different product, with its own page.
What people use it for, and how strong the evidence is
It is used in perfume, soaps, massage oils and diffuser blends. For alertness and mood, one small massage trial found it stimulating in healthy people and an inhaled absolute ether found no attention effect. For children at the dentist, two small trials found less anxiety with jasmine smell, but one paired the smell with a visual distraction.
For labour, the one jasmine trial (a different species, as incense) showed no benefit over water. For blood pressure, one trial reported improvement but cannot separate the oil from the massage. Pain, swelling, mood enzyme and gut muscle findings are from animals or the lab.
A review of blossom oils says clinical studies are still underrepresented. FDA treats claims to treat anxiety or depression as drug claims.
The research in one view
Six trials in people (alertness, attention, child dental anxiety twice, blood pressure, labour) and three lab or animal studies. No trial is large, and the abstracts often give no numbers.
Many trials cannot be hidden from the person smelling, and the products differ (massage oil, extract, ether-based absolute, incense). The results do not add up to a clear picture.
What regulators say
FDA says a plant origin does not guarantee safety and that claims to ease pain, treat depression or anxiety or help sleep are drug claims. NCCIH says little rigorous research exists on aromatherapy for sleep. A 2024 review says the EU requires some fragrance ingredients, including benzyl benzoate, farnesol and linalool, to be labelled above set limits and relays that a jasmine oil/extract entry was added in 2023. We could not confirm that entry from the regulation itself.
At a glance
Traditional uses history, not proof
- Scent in perfumery, soaps and cosmetics.
- Aromatherapy for mood, apathy and childbirth, as described in research papers (not accepted by regulators).
- Traditional jasmine oil massage for blood pressure and cramps, which the authors of a 2026 trial say has no sound pharmacological evidence.
Studied for research
- Alertness and body arousal, massage, very low
- Children's dental anxiety, jasmine smell, very low
- Blood pressure, oil massage, very low
- Pain and swelling, rodents only, insufficient
- Labour pain, jasmine incense, insufficient
- Mood enzyme MAO-A, test tube only, insufficient
Main compounds
- Benzyl acetate, the main scent compound in one analysis
- Benzyl benzoate
- Farnesol (high in J. sambac absolute)
- Linalool
Common forms
- Absolute (solvent-extracted from the flowers)
- Concrete (the waxy first extract)
- Massage and body oils, perfumes and diffuser blends
- Jasmine flower tea (a different product)
Research links: Skin allergy to essential oils, IVDK data (abstract) · Essential oils and contact allergy, review (abstract) · Poison Control: Essential oils · Pet Poison Helpline: Essential oils · Tisserand Institute: Dilution · Jasmine volatiles, four species (open access) · Research Library · Genes & Biomarkers Library
What it is and its history
- Accepted scientific name
- Jasminum grandiflorum L. and Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton (jasmine absolute comes from the flowers of both)
- Naming authority
- L. and (L.) Aiton, as returned by GBIF
- Common names
- Jasmine absolute (English); Jasmine oil (English); Spanish jasmine or royal jasmine (J. grandiflorum), Arabian jasmine (J. sambac) (English)
- Family or group
- Oleaceae (olive family). Jasminum is the jasmine genus.
- Classification
- Plantae > Oleaceae > Jasminum
- Native range
- NOT verified from a primary source.
- Habitat
- NOT verified.
- What it looks like
- Part used: Flowers. The 2026 composition paper describes harvesting fully bloomed flowers and extracting them with hexane to make a waxy concrete, which is washed with ethanol and evaporated to leave the absolute.
- Cultivation
- Not verified. The 2026 paper calls jasmine an oil-bearing shrub and an export commodity.
- Harvest and processing
- Solvent extraction (hexane for the concrete, ethanol for the absolute), described in the open full text of Yassen 2026 (a laboratory method). Commercial processes were not read.
- Look-alikes and adulterants
- Name: Jasminum officinale L. (common jasmine); Note: A separate accepted species in GBIF (key 3172261). The labour trial used this species as incense, so its result does not carry to jasmine absolute.; Name: Jasminum azoricum L. and J. multiflorum (Burm. f.) Andrews; Note: Compared with the two main species in a 2026 Egyptian composition study.; Name: Jasmine tea or jasmine flower tea; Note: A different product (flowers scenting tea or steeped in water), not the absolute. See the jasmine tea pages.
- Sustainability and conservation
- Not verified.
Traditional use and history history, not clinical proof
| Tradition or era | Documented use | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Perfumery, soaps and cosmetics | The 2026 composition paper calls jasmine an important floral ingredient in fragrances, soaps, cosmetics and toiletries and an export commodity. | Yassen 2026 |
| Aromatherapy | A 2002 lab paper says jasmine is used in aromatherapy as a holistic treatment for apathy, hysteria, uterine disorders and childbirth, muscle relaxation and coughs. A 2026 trial paper says jasmine oil massage has a traditional history for blood pressure, diabetes and cramps without sound pharmacological evidence. | Lis-Balchin 2002; Ahmad Khan 2026 |
| Regulatory view of aromatherapy | FDA treats claims to ease pain, treat depression or anxiety, or help sleep as drug claims, even for plant-derived products. NCCIH says little rigorous research exists on aromatherapy for sleep. | FDA; NCCIH |
Traditional use shows how it was used. It does not show that it works or is safe today.
What is inside, and how it may work
What it contains and how those compounds act in cells and animals. Laboratory and animal mechanisms are not proven effects in people.
Main compounds
| Compound | Family | Where it is concentrated | Activity studied | Level of evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzyl acetate PubChem 8785 | ester | Flower absolute 17.93% of a purchased J. grandiflorum absolute in one study (Egyptian samples); varies with species and season | A main scent compound. Named with benzyl benzoate, phytol and linalool as compounds of jasmine absolute in a patch-testing review. 24 19 | Lab analysis |
| Benzyl benzoate PubChem 2345 | ester | Flower absolute Second compound in a purchased J. grandiflorum absolute; the paper gives 9.33% in one sentence and 3.04% in another, so no single figure is stated | A fragrance fixative. On the EU list of fragrance chemicals that must be labelled above set limits, per a 2024 review. 24 19 | Lab analysis |
| Farnesol PubChem 445070 | sesquiterpene alcohol | Flower absolute 21.26% of a J. sambac absolute and 17.04% of a J. azoricum absolute in the Egyptian study | A common perfume ingredient; also on the EU labelled-fragrance list per the 2024 review. 24 19 | Lab analysis |
| Linalool PubChem 6549 | monoterpene alcohol | Flower absolute Described as a chief scent volatile of J. grandiflorum concrete and absolute from earlier studies; no figure read | A common fragrance compound that is also on the EU labelled-fragrance list per the 2024 review. 24 19 | Lab analysis |
| Methyl anthranilate PubChem 8635 | ester | Flower (J. sambac) Named among J. sambac volatiles in the paper's introduction; no figure read | A scent compound. 24 | Lab analysis |
Mechanisms, receptors and pathways
| Target or pathway | Gene or receptor | What was found | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAO-A enzyme inhibition | MAOA | Jasmine concrete and absolute blocked MAO-A in the dish: absolute IC50 0.46 to 15.82 micrograms/mL, concrete 4 to 35.39 micrograms/mL. Not shown in animals or people. 24 | Laboratory research |
| TRPV1 pain receptor | TRPV1 | In rodents, Jasmine sambac oil reduced swelling and pain, with effects depending on TRPV1. 10 | Animal research |
| Smooth-muscle relaxation through cAMP | unspecified | Jasmine absolute relaxed isolated guinea-pig gut muscle, likely through cAMP. 12 | Laboratory research |
| Autonomic arousal | unspecified | Jasmine oil massage raised breathing rate and blood pressure in 40 healthy volunteers, read by the author as increased arousal. 8 | Human data |
Absorption, metabolism and elimination
- Absorption
- Not found. No study of how jasmine absolute compounds enter the body through the skin or lungs was read.
- Distribution
- Not established in people.
- Metabolism
- Not found.
- Elimination
- Not found.
- Bioavailability
- Unknown in people.
Isolated compounds versus whole extracts
Jasmine absolute is a complex mix of well over a hundred compounds (157 found across four species in one study). Results for the whole absolute do not carry to a single compound such as benzyl acetate, linalool or farnesol, and the other way round. Concrete, absolute, distilled oil and extract are different products too.
Nutritional composition
Jasmine absolute is not a nutrient. It is a concentrated fragrance product.
3 very low certainty4 not enough evidence
What is Jasmine Oil (Absolute) good for?
The uses people ask about and how strong the evidence is for each. Read the certainty label first: none of these is better than very low, and several come from one small trial or from the lab.
Benefits, one by one
Each card is a research question, not a promise. Tap a goal to filter. Open a card to see the studies, doses and limits.
Alertness and body arousal (massage with jasmine oil)
Very low certaintyIn one small trial, jasmine oil rubbed on the belly made healthy volunteers more alert and raised breathing rate and blood pressure. That is a stimulating effect, not a calming one. A second small trial of jasmine absolute as a smell found no change in attention.
2 studiesJasmine oil (J. sambac) applied to the abdomen as massage in one tria…
Studies, doses and limits
What the trials found
Hongratanaworakit 2010: 40 healthy volunteers had jasmine oil (Jasminum sambac) or a placebo applied to the abdomen as aromatherapy massage. Jasmine raised breathing rate, blood oxygen saturation and systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and volunteers rated themselves more alert, more vigorous and less relaxed. Heuberger 2010: healthy volunteers breathed jasmine absolute ether (two strengths), 1,8-cineol, linalyl acetate or peppermint oil during a vigilance task. None of the expected effects appeared, including for jasmine, and linalyl acetate unexpectedly shortened reaction times.
Results
Positive for self-rated alertness and for physical arousal after skin massage; null for attention after a smell.
Effect sizes as reported
Statistically significant versus placebo; numbers are not in either abstract.
Why this rating
One small trial of 40 healthy people with no numbers in the abstract and an unclear placebo, and one trial that found no effect. Smell and expectation strongly affect self-ratings.
Form and dose studied
Jasmine oil (J. sambac) applied to the abdomen as massage in one trial; jasmine absolute ether inhaled in the other. Strengths are not given in the abstracts and none is recommended here.
Who was studied
Healthy adult volunteers.
Limits
Healthy people only; one session; the oil type and strength are not clear; the two trials used different products and tests, so they cannot be pooled.
Why researchers looked
Jasmine is a classic perfume and aromatherapy scent, said to lift mood. Researchers tested whether it changes the body's arousal level and attention.
Traditional use
Used in aromatherapy and perfumery for a warming, uplifting scent. No regulator accepts it for any health use.
Proposed mechanism Mixed
Not worked out in people. The trial author reads the rise in breathing and blood pressure as arousal of the autonomic nervous system. A lab study found jasmine absolute blocks the enzyme MAO-A in the dish, but that is not shown to happen in people.
A proposed mechanism does not show that the effect happens in people.
Jasmine absolute is a known skin allergen. See the Safety tab before putting any jasmine product on skin.
Children's anxiety at the dentist (jasmine smell as distraction)
Very low certaintyTwo small trials in children at the dentist found less anxiety when jasmine smell was used. One used a jasmine extract against water. The other paired jasmine smell with a visual distraction, so the smell cannot be judged on its own.
3 studiesJasmine extract inhaled for 15 minutes in one trial; jasmine oil plus…
Studies, doses and limits
What the trials found
Jafarzadeh Samani 2024: 56 children aged 7 to 12 had 15 minutes of aromatherapy with 2 mL of jasmine extract or with water before a filling. The jasmine group had lower anxiety (MCDAS B -2.11, 95% CI -4.09 to -0.13) and lower pain scores (VAS B -2.30, 95% CI -3.50 to -1.10). Heart rate and oxygen saturation did not differ. Puri 2026: 138 children aged 4 to 7 were split equally into audiovisual distraction, visual-olfactory distraction with jasmine oil, or usual tell-show-do. Both distraction groups had less anxiety and better cooperation than tell-show-do; audiovisual also improved oxygen saturation.
Results
Positive on self-rated anxiety and pain in the first trial; positive for the combined visual and jasmine-smell method in the second, with the smell's own effect unknown.
Effect sizes as reported
First trial: MCDAS -2.11 and VAS -2.30 points on regression. Second trial: numbers not in the abstract.
Why this rating
Two small trials with different designs. A strong smell is hard to hide, one product is only called an extract, scores are self-rated by children, and the second trial cannot separate the smell from the visual distraction.
Form and dose studied
Jasmine extract inhaled for 15 minutes in one trial; jasmine oil plus a visual distraction in the other. No amount is recommended here.
Who was studied
Children aged 4 to 12 having dental treatment.
Limits
Small trials, one visit, no long-term data; the product in the first trial is not described as an absolute.
Why researchers looked
Dental fear is common in children and a pleasant smell is a cheap, easy distraction.
Traditional use
Floral scents are used in aromatherapy for calm. No regulator accepts jasmine for anxiety.
Proposed mechanism Theory
Not established. Distraction, pleasant smell and expectation may all play a part; the trials were not built to separate them.
A proposed mechanism does not show that the effect happens in people.
Children may be more vulnerable to essential oils (Poison Control). The trials reported no safety finding in the abstracts; that is not proof of safety. Keep bottles away from children.
Pain and anxiety in labour (jasmine incense or aroma)
Not enough evidenceOne trial in first-time mothers found no benefit from jasmine aroma over water. Sage worked better in that trial. A review of aromatherapy in labour found jasmine in only one of its papers.
2 studiesIncense through a mask for 15 minutes in the trial. No amount is reco…
Studies, doses and limits
What the trials found
Kaviani 2014: 156 first-time mothers in labour were split into three groups of 52 and given 15 minutes of incense aromatherapy through a mask with Jasminum officinale (common jasmine), Salvia officinalis or distilled water. Pain and the length of the first and second stages were lower only in the sage group at 30 minutes. There was no significant difference between groups at 60 minutes, in baby APGAR scores or in type of delivery. A systematic review (Ghiasi 2019, 14 published and 2 unpublished papers) found most trials suggested aromatherapy lowered anxiety in the first stage of labour, but jasmine was used in only 1 paper and the authors asked for better trials.
Results
No benefit of jasmine over water reported in the single jasmine trial.
Effect sizes as reported
Jasmine versus control numbers are not in the abstract.
Why this rating
One trial, a different jasmine species (J. officinale) given as incense, found no benefit; the review that mentions jasmine does not report its result.
Form and dose studied
Incense through a mask for 15 minutes in the trial. No amount is recommended here.
Who was studied
First-time mothers in labour (Iran).
Limits
Different species and delivery method from jasmine absolute; the abstract does not give the jasmine group's numbers.
Why researchers looked
Jasmine is a traditional labour scent in some cultures, and labour pain and fear are common targets for non-drug methods.
Traditional use
A 2002 lab paper says jasmine is used in aromatherapy for uterine disorders and childbirth. No regulator supports that.
Proposed mechanism Theory
None established for labour.
A proposed mechanism does not show that the effect happens in people.
No jasmine-specific pregnancy source was found. See the Safety tab. Talk to your midwife or doctor before using any essential oil in pregnancy or labour.
Blood pressure in stage 2 high blood pressure (oil massage with an electrical massager)
Very low certaintyOne 2026 trial in Pakistani traffic wardens reported lower blood pressure after three weeks of jasmine oil massage with an electrical massager. The design cannot tell the oil apart from the massage itself, and the abstract gives no numbers.
2 studiesJasmine oil massage, oil type not stated. No amount is recommended he…
Studies, doses and limits
What the trials found
Ahmad Khan 2026: 300 traffic wardens with stage 2 high blood pressure were split into three groups: oil plus electrical massager, oil by hand, or electrical massager alone, for 3 weeks (6 sessions a week, 40 minutes each). The abstract says the oil-plus-massager group improved most (p=0.0001), the oil-by-hand group improved (p<0.005) and the massager alone did not change significantly. No blood pressure numbers, oil type, strength or blinding are given.
Results
Reported improvement in blood pressure and related measures with oil; no figures in the abstract.
Effect sizes as reported
p-values only; no effect size.
Why this rating
One trial whose abstract has no numbers; no hand-massage-without-oil group, so oil cannot be separated from touch and warmth; no blinding described; the earlier massage trial in healthy people saw blood pressure go up.
Form and dose studied
Jasmine oil massage, oil type not stated. No amount is recommended here.
Who was studied
Adults with stage 2 high blood pressure (traffic wardens).
Limits
Single trial, short, one occupation; the conclusion about drug absorption goes beyond what was measured.
Why researchers looked
Jasmine oil massage has a long traditional reputation for blood pressure and muscle cramps, say the authors, and traffic wardens who stand all day have muscle strain and high blood pressure.
Traditional use
The authors describe a traditional history of jasmine oil massage for blood pressure, diabetes and cramps, with no sound pharmacological evidence behind it.
Proposed mechanism In silico
The paper docked oil compounds (phytosterol, alpha-pinene, benzyl acetate, linalool) onto sodium-channel models on a computer. That is a model, not a result in people.
A proposed mechanism does not show that the effect happens in people.
Jasmine is a known skin allergen and the other massage trial found blood pressure rose in healthy people. Do not use jasmine in place of blood pressure treatment; ask a doctor.
Pain and swelling (rodent studies with Jasminum sambac oil)
Not enough evidenceIn rodents, injecting jasmine oil into the paw reduced swelling and pain responses. This has not been tested in people.
1 studiesOil injected into the paw of rodents. Not a human use.
Studies, doses and limits
What the trials found
None. Jaffal 2025 (Jasmine sambac essential oil in rodents): injection into the paw reduced carrageenan-induced paw swelling, and the oil reduced pain responses in the acetic-acid writhing and tail-flick tests compared with control. The authors say human trials are needed.
Results
Animal findings only.
Effect sizes as reported
Not given in the abstract.
Why this rating
Animal work with injected oil. Nothing in people.
Form and dose studied
Oil injected into the paw of rodents. Not a human use.
Who was studied
Laboratory rodents.
Limits
No human data; injected, not smelled or rubbed on skin.
Why researchers looked
The authors looked for safer pain and swelling treatments and tested the oil in standard animal tests.
Traditional use
Jasmine flowers are used in some traditional medicine systems. This paper does not give a history.
Proposed mechanism Animal research
The effects depended on TRPV1, a pain receptor, in rodents.
A proposed mechanism does not show that the effect happens in people.
Do not take this as a reason to apply the oil to skin or injured tissue; jasmine absolute can cause skin allergy.
Mood-related enzyme MAO-A (test tube only)
Not enough evidenceIn a 2026 lab study, jasmine concrete and absolute blocked MAO-A, an enzyme that antidepressant drugs also target. Nobody has shown this happens in people who smell or use the oil.
1 studiesConcrete and absolute (hexane then ethanol extracts) in an enzyme tes…
Studies, doses and limits
What the trials found
None. Yassen 2026 tested concrete and absolute from four Egyptian jasmine species (J. sambac, J. azoricum, J. grandiflorum, J. multiflorum) in an enzyme assay. The authors call the result a basis for future mechanism studies.
Results
Lab enzyme blocking only.
Effect sizes as reported
IC50 0.46 to 15.82 micrograms/mL (absolutes).
Why this rating
Test-tube result with no person or animal tested; the amounts in the dish may not be reached by smelling or skin use.
Form and dose studied
Concrete and absolute (hexane then ethanol extracts) in an enzyme test.
Who was studied
None (enzyme in the dish).
Limits
Lab only; flowers from one country and season.
Why researchers looked
MAO-A breaks down brain chemicals linked to mood, and blocking it is how one class of antidepressants works. Researchers checked whether jasmine extracts do the same in the dish.
Traditional use
Jasmine scent is used for mood in aromatherapy.
Proposed mechanism Laboratory research
Enzyme inhibition in the dish: absolutes had IC50 values of 0.46 to 15.82 micrograms/mL and concretes 4 to 35.39 micrograms/mL.
A proposed mechanism does not show that the effect happens in people.
Because the claim is lab-only, we cannot say whether jasmine could interact with antidepressants. Ask a pharmacist if you take one.
Gut and womb muscle relaxation (guinea-pig tissue, lab)
Not enough evidenceJasmine absolute relaxed isolated gut muscle from guinea pigs in the dish. The author notes that in people it acts as a stimulant, so the lab result does not predict what it does in the body.
1 studiesJasmine absolute added to a tissue bath.
Studies, doses and limits
What the trials found
None. Lis-Balchin 2002 tested jasmine absolute (J. grandiflorum) on isolated guinea-pig ileum. It relaxed the muscle; the authors note the contradictory picture with the stimulating effect seen in people.
Results
Lab effect only.
Effect sizes as reported
Not given in the abstract.
Why this rating
Isolated animal tissue; no human or live-animal outcome.
Form and dose studied
Jasmine absolute added to a tissue bath.
Who was studied
Isolated guinea-pig tissue.
Limits
Test-tube work from 2002.
Why researchers looked
Jasmine is used in aromatherapy for uterine disorders, childbirth, muscle relaxation and coughs, so the study asked how it acts on smooth muscle.
Traditional use
Aromatherapy uses listed in the 2002 paper's abstract; not supported by regulators.
Proposed mechanism Laboratory research
Postsynaptic, not atropine-like, most likely through cAMP (guinea-pig ileum in the dish).
A proposed mechanism does not show that the effect happens in people.
No safety conclusion can be drawn from tissue in a dish.
Connections to the rest of health
How Jasmine Oil (Absolute) connects to the rest of our health knowledge graph. Every link says what kind of connection it is. A safety link (for example to the liver) is a warning, not a benefit. A study that merely mentions a topic never creates a benefit link.
Explore every connection: goals, body systems, organs, symptoms, genes
A. Wellness goals
| Connected to | Kind of connection | Evidence status | Context | Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Focus | Potential benefit | Very low certainty | Alertness and body arousal (massage with jasmine oil): In one small trial, jasmine oil rubbed on the belly made healthy volunteers more alert and raised breathing rate and blood pressure. That is a stimulating effect, not a calming one. A second small trial of jasmine absolute as a smell found no change in attention. | 8 7 |
| Anxiety Support | Potential benefit | Very low certainty | Children's anxiety at the dentist (jasmine smell as distraction): Two small trials in children at the dentist found less anxiety when jasmine smell was used. One used a jasmine extract against water. The other paired jasmine smell with a visual distraction, so the smell cannot be judged on its own. | 9 18 16 |
| Calm Relaxation | Potential benefit | Very low certainty | Children's anxiety at the dentist (jasmine smell as distraction): Two small trials in children at the dentist found less anxiety when jasmine smell was used. One used a jasmine extract against water. The other paired jasmine smell with a visual distraction, so the smell cannot be judged on its own. | 9 18 16 |
| Anxiety Support | Not enough evidence | Pain and anxiety in labour (jasmine incense or aroma): One trial in first-time mothers found no benefit from jasmine aroma over water. Sage worked better in that trial. A review of aromatherapy in labour found jasmine in only one of its papers. | 11 6 | |
| Pain Relief | Not enough evidence | Pain and anxiety in labour (jasmine incense or aroma): One trial in first-time mothers found no benefit from jasmine aroma over water. Sage worked better in that trial. A review of aromatherapy in labour found jasmine in only one of its papers. | 11 6 | |
| Heart Health | Potential benefit | Very low certainty | Blood pressure in stage 2 high blood pressure (oil massage with an electrical massager): One 2026 trial in Pakistani traffic wardens reported lower blood pressure after three weeks of jasmine oil massage with an electrical massager. The design cannot tell the oil apart from the massage itself, and the abstract gives no numbers. | 1 8 |
| Blood Pressure Support | Potential benefit | Very low certainty | Blood pressure in stage 2 high blood pressure (oil massage with an electrical massager): One 2026 trial in Pakistani traffic wardens reported lower blood pressure after three weeks of jasmine oil massage with an electrical massager. The design cannot tell the oil apart from the massage itself, and the abstract gives no numbers. | 1 8 |
| Pain Relief | Not enough evidence | Pain and swelling (rodent studies with Jasminum sambac oil): In rodents, injecting jasmine oil into the paw reduced swelling and pain responses. This has not been tested in people. | 10 | |
| Inflammation Balance | Not enough evidence | Pain and swelling (rodent studies with Jasminum sambac oil): In rodents, injecting jasmine oil into the paw reduced swelling and pain responses. This has not been tested in people. | 10 | |
| Mood Balance | Not enough evidence | Mood-related enzyme MAO-A (test tube only): In a 2026 lab study, jasmine concrete and absolute blocked MAO-A, an enzyme that antidepressant drugs also target. Nobody has shown this happens in people who smell or use the oil. | 24 | |
| Digestive Support | Not enough evidence | Gut and womb muscle relaxation (guinea-pig tissue, lab): Jasmine absolute relaxed isolated gut muscle from guinea pigs in the dish. The author notes that in people it acts as a stimulant, so the lab result does not predict what it does in the body. | 12 |
B. Body systems
| Connected to | Kind of connection | Evidence status | Context | Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nervous System | Biological association | Very low certainty | Studied for: Alertness and body arousal (massage with jasmine oil) Studied for: Children's anxiety at the dentist (jasmine smell as distraction) | 8 7 9 18 16 11 6 10 24 |
| Stress Mood | Biological association | Very low certainty | Studied for: Alertness and body arousal (massage with jasmine oil) Studied for: Children's anxiety at the dentist (jasmine smell as distraction) | 8 7 9 18 16 24 |
| Reproductive System | Biological association | Not enough evidence | Studied for: Pain and anxiety in labour (jasmine incense or aroma) | 11 6 |
| Cardiovascular System | Biological association | Very low certainty | Studied for: Blood pressure in stage 2 high blood pressure (oil massage with an electrical massager) | 1 8 |
| Musculoskeletal System | Biological association | Not enough evidence | Studied for: Pain and swelling (rodent studies with Jasminum sambac oil) | 10 |
| Digestive System | Biological association | Not enough evidence | Studied for: Gut and womb muscle relaxation (guinea-pig tissue, lab) | 12 |
C. Body parts and organs
E. Health conditions
I. Biomarkers
| Connected to | Kind of connection | Evidence status | Context | Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body arousal (breathing rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) | Biological association | Very low certainty | Measured in trials: raised. A lab change is not the same as a health benefit. | 8 |
| Child dental anxiety and pain scores | Biological association | Very low certainty | Measured in trials: lowered. A lab change is not the same as a health benefit. | 9 |
| Attention (vigilance task speed and accuracy) | Biological association | Very low certainty | Measured in trials: no change. A lab change is not the same as a health benefit. | 7 |
| Blood pressure (people with stage 2 high blood pressure) | Biological association | Very low certainty | Measured in trials: lowered (reported). A lab change is not the same as a health benefit. | 1 8 |
| MAO-A enzyme activity (in the dish) | Biological association | Not enough evidence | Measured in trials: lowered (in the dish). A lab change is not the same as a health benefit. | 24 |
J. Genes, receptors and enzymes
L. Active compounds
| Connected to | Kind of connection | Evidence status | Context | Studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzyl benzoate | Documented | Named in a patch-testing review among compounds of jasmine absolute; also on the EU labelled-allergen list per that review. Preparation or compound: Compound in jasmine absolute |
19 24 | |
| Benzyl acetate | Biological association | Lab analysis | A main scent compound. Named with benzyl benzoate, phytol and linalool as compounds of jasmine absolute in a patch-testing review. Preparation or compound: Flower absolute |
24 19 |
| Benzyl benzoate | Biological association | Lab analysis | A fragrance fixative. On the EU list of fragrance chemicals that must be labelled above set limits, per a 2024 review. Preparation or compound: Flower absolute |
24 19 |
| Farnesol | Biological association | Lab analysis | A common perfume ingredient; also on the EU labelled-fragrance list per the 2024 review. Preparation or compound: Flower absolute |
24 19 |
| Linalool | Biological association | Lab analysis | A common fragrance compound that is also on the EU labelled-fragrance list per the 2024 review. Preparation or compound: Flower absolute |
24 19 |
| Methyl anthranilate | Biological association | Lab analysis | A scent compound. Preparation or compound: Flower (J. sambac) |
24 |
Each connection is stored with the ingredient, the connected record, the kind of connection, the evidence status, the supporting studies, the preparation or compound involved, and a review date (last reviewed October 25, 2026).
Evidence at a glance: what changed in 2 lab markers
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The evidence
The research centre for Jasmine Oil (Absolute). Every record here was checked against PubMed or the publisher's page; we never list a study we have not verified.
Evidence by outcome
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How we rate evidence
High certainty
Several well-run trials or reviews agree; further research is unlikely to change the picture much.
Moderate certainty
Good trials point the same way, but some doubt remains.
Low certainty
Small, short or inconsistent trials. The finding could change with better research.
Very low certainty
Very little or very weak human data. Treat as a possibility only.
Mixed findings
Trials or reviews disagree with each other.
Not enough evidence
Not enough human research to say either way.
Evidence against
Good research found no benefit, or found harm.
We take the reviewers' own risk-of-bias and GRADE statements where they exist, and otherwise judge from study size, design, consistency, directness and whether a product matches what is sold. Many publications do not make evidence high. Method note: We read the abstracts of the PubMed papers listed, the open full text of a 2026 composition paper and a 2024 fragrance allergy review, and the Poison Control, Pet Poison Helpline, Tisserand Institute, FDA and NCCIH pages. We checked plant names in GBIF and compounds in PubChem. We could not read LiverTox, LactMed or an EMA document.
Study library: every study we checked 26
| Study | Design | People | Product, dose, length | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Khan 2026 Bioactive phytochemicals of jasmine oil and their role in managing hypertension: A combined clinical and in-silico study. Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · PMID 42436627 · DOI |
RCT |
300 300 traffic wardens with stage 2 high blood pressure, three groups |
Jasmine oil massage by hand, or with an electrical massager, compared with the electrical massager alone not stated Not stated in the abstract 3 weeks, 6 sessions a week, 40 minutes each · vs Electrical massager only (no plain-oil or no-oil massage by hand group) |
The abstract says jasmine oil with the massager gave the biggest improvement (p=0.0001), oil by hand a smaller one (p<0.005) and the massager alone no significant change. No blood pressure numbers are given in the abstract. The computer docking part is a model, not a result in people. p-values only; no effect sizes in the abstract. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Blood pressure, cholesterol, breathing rate, heart rate, oxygen saturation; a computer docking model of oil compounds on sodium channels Limitations: No group received hand massage without oil, so oil cannot be separated from touch; no blinding is described; no numbers in the abstract; oil type, strength and species are not given; the conclusion about drug absorption goes beyond what was measured. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| Belsito 2006 Delayed-type hypersensitivity to fragrance materials in a select North American population. Dermatitis · PMID 16800274 · DOI |
Observational |
1603 1,603 patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis at six North American centres |
North American screening tray including jasmine absolute, patch test flower absolute Not in the abstract Not applicable · vs None |
Jasmine absolute gave 0.4% positive reactions. Women were more likely than men to react to it, and people who reacted tended to be older. Atopic patients were no more likely to react to fragrance materials than others. Jasmine absolute 0.4% positive. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Share with a positive patch test Limitations: Clinic patients; the main aim of the paper was another fragrance chemical. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| Frosch 2002 Further important sensitizers in patients sensitive to fragrances. Contact Dermatitis · PMID 12534532 · DOI |
Observational |
1606 1,606 patients patch tested at 6 European skin centres |
Series of 18 fragrance materials, 11 of them essential oils, including jasmine absolute flower absolute Not in the abstract Not applicable · vs Fragrance mix 8% |
After fragrance mix, the six materials reacted to most often were ylang-ylang I (2.6%) and II (2.5%), lemongrass oil (1.6%), narcissus absolute (1.3%), jasmine absolute (1.2%) and sandalwood oil (0.9%). Three per cent of patients reacted only to the extra series and not to fragrance mix. Jasmine absolute 1.2%. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Positive reactions Limitations: Older clinic data; the abstract gives no jasmine-specific allergen detail. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| GBIF 2026 GBIF backbone: Jasminum grandiflorum L. (key 3172262) and Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton (key 7587215) api.gbif.org species match, checked 2026-10-25 · Source |
Database n/a |
Plant names | Taxonomy lookup |
GBIF returns Jasminum grandiflorum L. as an accepted species, key 3172262, family Oleaceae, and Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton as an accepted species, key 7587215, family Oleaceae. Jasminum officinale L. is a separate accepted species, key 3172261. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Accepted names and family Limitations: Name lookup only. Read: full-text |
| Geier 2022 Contact sensitization to essential oils: IVDK data of the years 2010-2019. Contact Dermatitis · PMID 35417610 · DOI |
Observational |
10930 10,930 dermatitis patients patch tested with essential oils at skin clinics in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, 2010 to 2019 |
Twelve essential oils including jasmine absolute, patch test flower absolute Patch-test strengths not in the abstract Not applicable · vs None |
908 patients (8.3%) reacted to at least one oil. Jasmine absolute gave 1.8% positive reactions, one of only six oils above 1% (ylang ylang 3.9%, lemongrass 2.6%, jasmine absolute 1.8%, sandalwood 1.8%, clove 1.6%, neroli 1.1%). Reactions to several oils or to fragrances were common together. Masseurs and cosmeticians were over-represented. Jasmine absolute 1.8% positive. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Share with a positive patch test Limitations: Patients were already seen for skin problems, so the rate is higher than in the public. A positive patch test shows allergy but not how often ordinary users react. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| Ghiasi 2019 A Systematic Review on the Anxiolytic Effect of Aromatherapy during the First Stage of Labor. Journal of Caring Sciences · PMID 30915314 |
Systematic review |
14 published and 2 unpublished papers on aromatherapy in the first stage of labour | Aromatherapy with many oils; jasmine was used in 1 paper, lavender in 5 various Not applicable Not applicable · vs Not applicable |
Most studies suggested aromatherapy lowered anxiety in the first stage of labour. The authors call for methodologically rigorous studies. Jasmine appears in only one of the papers. Qualitative summary; no pooled number. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Anxiety in the first stage of labour Limitations: Written up qualitatively; the authors ask for better trials; the abstract does not say what the jasmine study found. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| Heuberger 2010 The influence of essential oils on human vigilance. Natural Product Communications · PMID 20923005 |
RCT |
Healthy volunteers, seven test groups and one control group (group sizes not in the abstract) | Inhaled 1,8-cineol, jasmine absolute ether (two strengths), linalyl acetate and peppermint oil flower absolute (ether) and other oils Two strengths for each except peppermint (figures not in the abstract) Single exposure during a visual attention task · vs Control group without the odour |
None of the expected effects were found: the jasmine absolute ether did not improve vigilance. Linalyl acetate unexpectedly shortened reaction times. How much people liked the smell was linked to how they performed. No expected improvement with jasmine absolute ether. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Speed and accuracy on a standard visual vigilance task; pleasantness, intensity, arousal and stress ratings Limitations: The jasmine product was an ether-based absolute at two strengths, not a massage oil; single short exposure; the abstract gives no group sizes or numbers. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| Hongratanaworakit 2010 Stimulating effect of aromatherapy massage with jasmine oil. Natural Product Communications · PMID 20184043 |
Clinical trial |
40 40 healthy volunteers |
Jasmine oil (Jasminum sambac L.), applied to the skin of the abdomen as aromatherapy massage flower oil Not stated in the abstract (strength and amount of oil not given) Single session (not stated) · vs Placebo (not described in the abstract) |
Compared with placebo, jasmine oil raised breathing rate, blood oxygen saturation and systolic and diastolic blood pressure. People in the jasmine group rated themselves more alert, more vigorous and less relaxed. Significant increases versus placebo; numbers not in the abstract. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Breathing rate, blood oxygen saturation, blood pressure, pulse, skin temperature; self-rated relaxation, vigour, calmness, attentiveness, mood, alertness Limitations: Small trial of healthy people. Abstract gives no numbers, no oil strength and no description of blinding. The author calls the oil stimulating, which is the opposite of calming, and links it to uplifting mood without testing depressed people. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| Jafarzadeh Samani 2024 Anxiolytic Effect of Jasmine Aromatherapy in Pediatric Dental Procedures: A Single-Blinded Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Frontiers in Dentistry · PMID 39588286 · DOI |
RCT |
56 56 children aged 7 to 12 needing a filling with local anaesthetic |
Aromatherapy with 2 mL of jasmine "extract" (type of product and species not stated in the abstract) not stated 2 mL 15 minutes, once · vs Water |
Anxiety and pain scores were lower with jasmine than with water: MCDAS B -2.11 (95% CI -4.09 to -0.13, P=0.04); VAS B -2.30 (95% CI -3.50 to -1.10, P<0.001). Heart rate and oxygen saturation did not differ between groups. MCDAS B -2.11; VAS B -2.30 (MCDAS -4.09 to -0.13; VAS -3.50 to -1.10) Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Child dental anxiety scale (MCDAS), pain on a visual analogue scale (VAS), vital signs Limitations: Small, single-blinded (a strong smell is hard to hide); the product is called an extract, so it is unclear whether it was a solvent-extracted absolute; pain and anxiety are self-rated by children. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| Jaffal 2025 Jasmine sambac L. essential oil attenuates inflammation and pain via TRPV1. Inflammopharmacology · PMID 40991176 · DOI |
Animal research animal |
Laboratory rodents (numbers not in the abstract) | Jasmine sambac L. essential oil, injected into the paw in rodents flower oil Not given in the abstract Single tests · vs Control animals |
In rodents, the oil reduced paw swelling and pain responses compared with control, and the effects depended on the TRPV1 pain receptor. The authors say human trials are needed. Animal findings only. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Paw swelling after carrageenan; pain responses in the writhing and tail-flick tests Limitations: Rodent study with injected oil; not tested in people; GC-MS composition is described but not given in the abstract. Funding and conflicts: No conflict of interest declared. Read: abstract |
| Kaviani 2014 Comparison of the effect of aromatherapy with Jasminum officinale and Salvia officinale on pain severity and labor outcome in nulliparous women. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research · PMID 25558267 |
RCT |
156 156 first-time mothers in labour, three groups of 52 |
Jasminum officinale (common jasmine, a different species from the two used for absolutes) as incense aromatherapy through a mask not stated Not stated in the abstract 15 minutes · vs Distilled water (control); a salvia (sage) group as the second active arm |
Pain and the length of the first and second stages were lower only in the salvia group at 30 minutes. There was no significant difference between the three groups in pain at 60 minutes, in APGAR scores or in type of delivery. Jasmine did not show a benefit over water in the results the abstract reports. No benefit of jasmine over control reported. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Labour pain (before, 30 and 60 minutes after), length of first and second stages, baby APGAR scores, type of delivery Limitations: A different jasmine species (J. officinale) and an incense mask, so it says little about jasmine absolute; the abstract does not give the jasmine versus control numbers. Funding and conflicts: Not stated in the abstract. Read: abstract |
| Lis-Balchin 2002 Jasmine absolute (Jasminum grandiflora L.) and its mode of action on guinea-pig ileum in vitro. Phytotherapy Research · PMID 12203263 · DOI |
Laboratory research in-vitro |
Isolated guinea-pig gut muscle in the dish | Jasmine absolute (Jasminum grandiflorum L.) flower absolute Not given in the abstract Not applicable · vs None |
Jasmine absolute relaxed isolated gut muscle in the dish, probably through cAMP. The authors note that in people the oil is stimulating, which is a contradictory picture to the lab result. Lab effect only. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Muscle relaxation (spasm-relieving) effect Limitations: Test-tube work on animal tissue; no link to what happens when the oil is smelled or used on skin. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health 2020 Aromatherapy (NCCIH) nccih.nih.gov/health/aromatherapy, read 2026-10-25 (page updated January 2020) · Source |
Regulator n/a |
General public | Aromatherapy in general |
NCCIH describes aromatherapy as the use of essential oils from plants, most often inhaled or applied diluted to the skin. It says we do not know whether aromatherapy helps insomnia because little rigorous research has been done, and it does not name jasmine. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: What aromatherapy is and what is known Limitations: Short general page last updated January 2020. Read: full-text |
| Pastor-Nieto 2021 Ubiquity, Hazardous Effects, and Risk Assessment of Fragrances in Consumer Products. Current Treatment Options in Allergy · PMID 33520600 · DOI |
Narrative review |
Review of fragrance exposure and contact dermatitis | Fragrances in general (jasmine not named in the abstract) various Not applicable Not applicable · vs Not applicable |
Fragrances are the most frequent chemicals causing contact dermatitis. For a sensitised person the allergy persists for life; the treatment is avoidance. Only 26 fragrances must be declared in cosmetics, and the vague label "perfume" or "fragrance" hides the rest. Narrative review. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Fragrance allergy Limitations: General fragrance review; jasmine is not named in the abstract. Funding and conflicts: Authors declare no conflict of interest. Read: abstract |
| Pet Poison Helpline (Minneapolis) 2026 Essential Oils (Pet Poison Helpline) petpoisonhelpline.com/poisons/essential-oils/, read 2026-10-25 · Source |
Authoritative guidance n/a |
Pet owners and veterinarians | Essential oils in general (jasmine is not in its list of common poisoning oils) |
Pet Poison Helpline says essential oil poisoning can affect all species and cats and birds are at greatest risk. Signs include drooling, vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite and irritation of skin, airways and mouth; signs usually appear within 6 to 8 hours. Swallowing carries the highest risk, then skin, then breathing. Its list of oils that can cause poisoning does not include jasmine, and it says toxicity varies widely with the oil and concentration. Do not induce vomiting; call a vet or the helpline. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Pet poisoning signs and risk Limitations: General advice; the list is described as "common" oils, so absence is not proof that jasmine is safe for pets. Read: full-text |
| Poison Control (America's Poison Centers) 2026 Essential oils: Poisonous when misused poison.org/articles/essential-oils, read 2026-10-25 · Source |
Authoritative guidance n/a |
General public | Essential oils in general (jasmine is not named in the text read) |
Poison Control says misuse of essential oils can cause serious poisoning; many oils can cause rashes and some can be poisonous if absorbed through skin or swallowed; breathing swallowed oil into the lungs can cause pneumonia; children have thin skin and immature livers and may be more susceptible; oils may interact with medicines; diluting in a carrier oil is the best way to avoid a bad reaction on skin; do not use oils on damaged skin; stop and wash off if a rash appears; and keep oils locked away from children and pets. Poison centre: 1-800-222-1222 (US). It adds that few uses of essential oils have been studied scientifically and that products are not well regulated, so contents can be unclear. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Poisoning, skin, allergy and child safety statements Limitations: General advice; it does not name jasmine and the page is not dated. Read: full-text |
| Prosche 2024 Flower Power: An Overview on Chemistry and Biological Impact of Selected Essential Oils from Blossoms. Planta Medica · PMID 38843799 · DOI |
Narrative review mixed |
Literature on lavender, chamomile, rose, jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorum), bitter orange, ylang ylang and Michelia alba blossom oils | Blossom essential oils including Jasminum grandiflorum flower Not applicable Not applicable · vs Not applicable |
The review says the oils are described as safe in studies, with notes that side effects, especially on the skin, can happen. It also says clinical studies of blossom oils are still underrepresented and more research is needed. Narrative review. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Chemistry and biological effects of blossom oils Limitations: Narrative review, not a systematic one; the abstract does not describe jasmine-specific findings. Funding and conflicts: The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Read: abstract |
| Puri 2026 Comparative evaluation of a novel dual sensory stimulation technique for reducing dental anxiety and improving behavior in pediatric patients: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry · PMID 42771731 · DOI |
RCT |
138 138 healthy children aged 4 to 7 having dental treatment (three groups of equal size) |
Visual-olfactory distraction using jasmine oil (the smell paired with a visual distraction), compared with audiovisual distraction and tell-show-do not stated Not stated in the abstract During one dental visit · vs Tell-show-do (usual behaviour guidance); audiovisual distraction as a second active group |
Both distraction methods reduced anxiety and improved cooperation compared with tell-show-do. Audiovisual distraction also improved oxygen saturation. The effect of the jasmine smell alone, apart from the visual part, cannot be separated. Both dual-sensory groups better than tell-show-do; numbers not in the abstract. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Anxiety (Chhota Bheem-Chutki Scale, Venham Picture Test), behaviour, pulse rate, oxygen saturation Limitations: The jasmine group combined a smell with a visual distraction, so the smell's own contribution is unknown; the abstract gives no numbers; the audiovisual group did better on oxygen saturation. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| Sukakul 2024 Fragrance Contact Allergy - A Review Focusing on Patch Testing. Acta Dermato-Venereologica · PMID 39140486 · DOI |
Narrative review |
Review of fragrance contact allergy and patch-test materials | Fragrance materials incl. jasmine absolute (full text read) various Not applicable Not applicable · vs Not applicable |
The full text lists jasmine absolute (2.0% in petrolatum) as a patch-test material in the American core and German baseline series, describing it as containing several fragrance compounds including benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate, phytol and linalool. It lists 26 fragrance chemicals that EU rules require to be declared on cosmetic labels when above set limits (including benzyl benzoate, farnesol, linalool and benzyl salicylate) and says the EU added 56 more entries in June 2023, bringing the total to 80; its table of the 2023 changes appears to list a jasmine oil/extract entry (a flattened table; not checked against the regulation text). Narrative review. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Fragrance allergy testing and rules Limitations: Review; the EU rule details are relayed, not read from the regulation itself. Full text read via Europe PMC. Funding and conflicts: One author is a member of a fragrance safety expert panel and another takes part in a project sponsored by the fragrance industry body IFRA (stated in the paper): treat as industry-linked. Read: full-text |
| Tisserand Institute 2026 Essential oil dilution (Tisserand Institute) tisserandinstitute.org/safety/dilution/, read 2026-10-25 · Source |
Authoritative guidance n/a |
General public and aromatherapists | Essential oils in general; jasmine is not mentioned |
The Tisserand Institute says using essential oils undiluted on the skin is neither sensible nor necessary, and that dilution figures it gives are safe maximums, not recommended amounts. It does not give a jasmine-specific figure. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Skin dilution guidance Limitations: General page; no jasmine-specific maximum; charts differ between sources. This site gives no dilution figure. Read: full-text |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration 2026 Aromatherapy (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-products/aromatherapy, read 2026-10-25 · Source |
Regulator n/a |
General public | Aromatherapy and essential-oil products in general |
FDA says aromatherapy products are regulated as cosmetics or drugs depending on the claims made, that cosmetics do not need FDA approval before sale, that claims such as easing pain, treating depression or anxiety, or helping sleep are drug claims, and that a plant origin does not guarantee safety because many plant materials can irritate skin or cause allergy. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: How aromatherapy products are regulated Limitations: General page; jasmine is not named; undated. Read: full-text |
| Uter 2010 Contact allergy to essential oils: current patch test results (2000-2008) from the Information Network of Departments of Dermatology (IVDK). Contact Dermatitis · PMID 20946456 · DOI |
Observational |
15682 15,682 patients patch tested with at least one essential oil, 2000 to 2008 |
Essential oils including jasmine absolute, patch test flower absolute Not in the abstract Not applicable · vs None |
637 patients reacted to at least one oil. The most common were ylang-ylang oil (3.1%), lemongrass oil (1.8%), jasmine absolute (1.6%), sandalwood oil and clove oil (1.5% each). Jasmine absolute 1.6% (weighted mean). Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Share with a positive patch test Limitations: Clinic patients, not the general public; the abstract gives no jasmine-specific allergen detail. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| Warshaw 2017 Positive Patch-Test Reactions to Essential Oils in Consecutive Patients From North America and Central Europe. Dermatitis · PMID 28614106 · DOI |
Observational |
62354 62,354 consecutive patch-tested patients in North America (NACDG, 13,398) and Central Europe (IVDK, 48,956) |
Jasminum species at 2% (North America) and 5% (Europe) in petrolatum, among other oils and fragrance markers flower absolute Patch-test strengths as stated Not applicable · vs None |
Jasminum species gave 0.7% positive in North America and 1.4% in Europe. Of 717 European patients who reacted to oils but to none of three fragrance markers, 36% were positive to Jasminum species, so a fragrance-mix test can miss jasmine allergy. The authors say clinical relevance is often hard to judge because oils used as fragrance need not be labelled. Jasminum 0.7% (NACDG) and 1.4% (IVDK). Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Share with a positive patch test Limitations: Clinic patients; the abstract does not say which jasmine species or product was in the test material. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| Yassen 2026 Comparative analysis of flower volatiles from four Jasminum species growing in Egypt using multivariate analysis. Scientific Reports · PMID 41813734 · DOI |
Laboratory research in-vitro |
Flowers of Jasminum sambac, J. azoricum, J. grandiflorum and J. multiflorum grown in Egypt, plus factory J. grandiflorum products | Concrete and absolute made with hexane then ethanol; compounds read by GC-MS; MAO-A enzyme test in the dish flower Not applicable Not applicable · vs None |
157 volatile compounds were found. Composition changed with species and season. Concretes blocked MAO-A in the dish with IC50 4 to 35.39 micrograms/mL and absolutes with IC50 0.46 to 15.82 micrograms/mL. Lab enzyme inhibition only. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Volatile compounds; monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) enzyme inhibition in the dish Limitations: Enzyme test in the dish; no person or animal was tested. Flowers from one country and season. The paper says authenticating species and finding adulterants is needed in the trade. Funding and conflicts: No competing interests declared. Read: abstract |
| de Groot 2016 Essential Oils, Part IV: Contact Allergy. Dermatitis · PMID 27427818 · DOI |
Narrative review |
Review of contact allergy to essential oils | Nearly 80 essential oils, including 2 jasmine absolutes various Not applicable Not applicable · vs Not applicable |
Nearly 80 essential oils (including 2 jasmine absolutes) have caused contact allergy. Most reactions come from pure oils or high-concentration products. Massage professionals can get occupational dermatitis. People who react to one oil often react to other oils or to fragrance mix. Narrative review. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Which oils have caused contact allergy Limitations: Review of case reports and patch-test series; relevance of positive tests is often missing. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
| de Groot 2017 Essential Oils, Part VI: Sandalwood Oil, Ylang-Ylang Oil, and Jasmine Absolute. Dermatitis · PMID 28002230 · DOI |
Narrative review |
Review of sandalwood oil, ylang-ylang oil and jasmine absolute | Jasmine absolute flower absolute Not applicable Not applicable · vs Not applicable |
The abstract lists what the review covers: botanical origin, uses, chemical composition, contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis, and the allergenic ingredients. It gives no findings, so we cannot say what it found for jasmine. No findings in the abstract. Methods, limits and fundingOutcomes: Botany, uses, composition and contact allergy Limitations: Only the abstract was available; it has no results. Funding and conflicts: None declared (PubMed record). Read: abstract |
What we do not know yet
- What the evidence supports: very low for alertness, children's dental anxiety and blood pressure massage; insufficient for labour, pain and the lab findings.
- No safe skin dilution for jasmine absolute was verified from a readable source, so none is given.
- No jasmine-specific source on poisoning, pets, pregnancy, breastfeeding, babies, asthma or epilepsy.
- No study measured solvent residue or adulteration in jasmine absolute.
- No human interaction study with any medicine.
- No LiverTox, LactMed, EMA monograph, IFRA standard or EU regulation text was read.
How new research is added
New studies are found by a saved PubMed search and are placed in a review queue. A person reads each one before it is added.
Lab markers
What changed in blood or saliva tests during trials. A changed number is not the same as feeling or being healthier, and we give no "normal ranges".
Other 5
Body arousal (breathing rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation)
Raised in trials
Simple body signs that rise when the nervous system is more alert.
Very low certaintyResults and what it means
Why it was measured
Used in the massage trial as a physical sign of alertness.
Statistical vs. clinical meaning
Statistically significant in one small trial; the size in everyday terms is not given.
Safety implication
A rise in blood pressure after jasmine massage is a reason for people with high blood pressure or heart problems to ask a doctor first. One other trial in people with high blood pressure reported lower blood pressure (see Benefits), so the results disagree.
| Study | Result | People | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Breathing rate, oxygen saturation and systolic and diastolic blood pressure were higher with jasmine oil than with placebo; numbers not in the abstract | 40 healthy volunteers | Jasmine oil (J. sambac) massage on the abdomen |
Child dental anxiety and pain scores
Lowered in trials
Questionnaires and a pain scale that children fill in at the dentist. Lower means less anxious or less pain.
Very low certaintyResults and what it means
Why it was measured
The main outcome in the children's dental trials.
Statistical vs. clinical meaning
Statistically significant in one trial, but small and single-blinded.
Safety implication
None identified from this measure.
| Study | Result | People | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | MCDAS lower by 2.11 points (95% CI -4.09 to -0.13) and pain VAS lower by 2.30 points (95% CI -3.50 to -1.10) with jasmine than with water | 56 children aged 7 to 12 | 15 minutes of jasmine extract aromatherapy |
Attention (vigilance task speed and accuracy)
No change in trials
A computer test of how fast and how accurately people spot a rare signal.
Very low certaintyResults and what it means
Why it was measured
Tests whether a smell improves alertness at work-like tasks.
Statistical vs. clinical meaning
No expected effect; how pleasant people found the smell tracked their performance.
Safety implication
None identified.
| Study | Result | People | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Jasmine absolute ether did not improve vigilance performance; linalyl acetate, not jasmine, shortened reaction times | Healthy volunteers, seven test groups and one control (sizes not in the abstract) | Inhaled jasmine absolute ether at two strengths |
Blood pressure (people with stage 2 high blood pressure)
Lowered (reported) in trials
The pressure of blood in the arteries, measured with a cuff.
Very low certaintyResults and what it means
Why it was measured
The main outcome in the traffic warden trial.
Statistical vs. clinical meaning
The abstract gives p-values only.
Safety implication
The other massage trial found blood pressure rose after jasmine oil in healthy people. People with blood pressure problems should ask a doctor.
| Study | Result | People | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reported improvement with oil plus electrical massager (p=0.0001) and oil by hand (p<0.005), none with massager alone; no numbers in the abstract | 300 traffic wardens with stage 2 high blood pressure | Jasmine oil massage for 3 weeks |
MAO-A enzyme activity (in the dish)
Lowered (in the dish) in trials
How fast the enzyme monoamine oxidase A breaks down brain chemicals such as serotonin.
Not enough evidenceResults and what it means
Why it was measured
A target of one class of antidepressants.
Statistical vs. clinical meaning
Lab only.
Safety implication
Unknown in people.
| Study | Result | People | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Absolutes blocked half the enzyme at 0.46 to 15.82 micrograms/mL; concretes at 4 to 35.39 micrograms/mL | None (enzyme assay) | Jasmine concrete and absolute |
Safety
What studies and official sources say about side effects, medicines and who should check first. Each point shows what kind of evidence it comes from.
Main points to know 6
- Jasmine absolute is a known skin allergen. Never put it on skin undiluted.. In skin clinics, jasmine absolute gave positive patch tests in 1.8% of 10,930 patients (2010 to 2019), 1.6% of 15,682 (2000 to 2008), 1.2% of 1,606 in an older European series, 1.4% (Europe) and 0.7% (North America) for Jasminum species in a 62,354-patient study, and 0.4% of 1,603 in an older North American series. These people were already attending skin clinics, so the figures are not rates for ordinary users. A review counts two jasmine absolutes among nearly 80 essential oils that have caused contact allergy, mostly after pure oils or high-concentration products, and massage workers can get work-related dermatitis. Allergy often goes together with allergy to other oils or to fragrance. In the 62,354-patient study, 36% of 717 European patients who reacted to oils but to none of three fragrance markers were positive to Jasminum, so a standard fragrance test can miss it. The Tisserand Institute says undiluted use on skin is neither sensible nor necessary, and Poison Control says diluting in a carrier oil is the best way to avoid a bad reaction. Observational 5 22 23 3 2 25 20 16
- Do not swallow it, and keep it away from children. Poison Control says misuse of essential oils can cause serious poisoning, that swallowed oil breathed into the lungs can cause pneumonia, and that children have thin skin and immature livers and may be more susceptible. It does not name jasmine, and we found no poisoning report for jasmine absolute, but that is not proof of safety. Absolutes are also made with solvents (see Quality). If anyone, especially a child, may have swallowed any essential oil or absolute, call a poison centre (US 1-800-222-1222) or your emergency number. Authoritative guidance 16 24
- Absolutes are made with solvents, and we found no test of what is left behind. Jasmine absolute is not a steam-distilled oil. In the lab method described in a 2026 paper, flowers are washed in hexane to make a waxy concrete, which is then washed with ethanol and evaporated to leave the absolute. We found no study that measured solvent left in jasmine absolute, so we cannot say how much, if any, remains in a product. Do not swallow it. Absence 24
- Cats, dogs and birds: no jasmine source, but oils are risky for pets. Pet Poison Helpline says essential oil poisoning can affect all species, with cats and birds at greatest risk, and lists drooling, vomiting, lethargy and irritation as common signs, usually within 6 to 8 hours. Jasmine is not on its list of common poisoning oils, which is a list of common oils and not proof that jasmine is safe. Keep bottles and diffusers away from pets. Authoritative guidance 15
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, babies and seizures: nothing jasmine-specific was found. We found no source on jasmine absolute in pregnancy, breastfeeding, babies, asthma or epilepsy. Not described is not proof of safety. Ask a doctor, midwife or pharmacist, especially before using any essential oil in pregnancy or labour. Absence
- Possible effects on blood pressure and mood medicines are unproven but worth a question. In one small trial in healthy people, jasmine oil massage on the abdomen raised blood pressure. Another trial reported lower blood pressure after jasmine oil massage in people with high blood pressure, but its design cannot separate oil from massage. In a test tube, jasmine absolute blocked the enzyme MAO-A, which some antidepressants also block; no one has shown this in people. If you take blood pressure medicine or an antidepressant, ask a pharmacist before using jasmine products beyond a passing scent. Theory 8 1 24
Side effects 5
| Effect | How often | Severity and recovery | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allergic contact dermatitis (itchy, red, sometimes blistering skin rash) to jasmine absolute Women reacted more often than men in the North American series. Massage workers are at higher risk of work-related dermatitis. | 0.4% to 1.8% positive patch tests in dermatitis clinic series (see key safety); not a rate for the public | moderate A review says sensitisation can persist for life (fragrance allergy in general); not stated for jasmine in particular. | Observational 5 22 23 3 2 14 |
| Reactions to other oils and fragrances (co-reactivity) A person who becomes allergic to jasmine absolute may react to other scented products. Allergy to one fragrance may not show on a standard fragrance test. | Described as frequent; no jasmine-specific figure in the abstracts | moderate Not stated | Observational 25 5 |
| Higher blood pressure and breathing rate after jasmine oil massage Reported as arousal. The 300-person trial in people with high blood pressure reported the opposite, so results disagree. | Seen on average in 40 healthy volunteers; no numbers in the abstract | mild Not stated; measured during the session | Observational 8 |
| Rash from any essential oil on skin General statement about essential oils, not jasmine-specific. | Not given | mild Poison Control says to wash off and stop if a rash appears. | Authoritative guidance 16 |
| No side effects were reported in the abstracts of the child dental trials The abstracts do not describe safety monitoring, so this is not proof that the smell is harmless. | Not reported | none stated Not applicable | Absence 9 18 |
Liver
We found no report of liver injury from jasmine oil or absolute in the sources we read. Poison Control says swallowed pennyroyal oil is highly poisonous to the liver, and that is a different oil. LiverTox and LactMed were not read for jasmine. 16
How often. None found.
Monitoring. No agency monitoring advice was found. People with liver disease should ask a doctor before using any essential oil.
This is a safety connection. It is not evidence that Jasmine Oil (Absolute) supports liver health.
Medicines and supplements 3
| With | Why it matters | Importance | Evidence | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antidepressants that work on MAO (MAO inhibitors) and other mood medicines prescription | Theory from a test-tube study: jasmine concrete and absolute blocked the enzyme MAO-A. | No human interaction has been documented, and test-tube concentrations may not be reached by smell or skin use. | Laboratory research Very low certainty 24 | If you take an antidepressant, ask your doctor or pharmacist before using jasmine products other than as a passing scent. |
| Blood pressure medicines prescription | Not known. One trial in healthy people saw blood pressure rise after jasmine oil massage; another in people with high blood pressure reported it fell. | Unknown; the two trials are small and disagree. | Human small trials Very low certainty 8 1 | Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medicine. |
| Any medicine, in general prescription | Poison Control says essential oils may interact with medications and does not name jasmine. | Not documented for jasmine. | Authoritative guidance Very low certainty 16 | Ask a pharmacist. |
Who should check first 4
| Situation | Advice | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allergy to jasmine absolute, fragrance mix or other essential oils, or a past rash from a scented product | Do not use jasmine products. A doctor or dermatologist can arrange a patch test. Look for the word parfum or the plant name on labels. | Observational 5 22 23 3 2 25 |
| Swallowing the oil or absolute, especially by or near children | Do not swallow. If a child or pet may have swallowed any essential oil, call poison control (US 1-800-222-1222) or your emergency number. | Authoritative guidance 16 |
| Broken or damaged skin | Poison Control says not to use essential oils on damaged skin. | Authoritative guidance 16 |
| High blood pressure, heart problems, depression treatment, pregnancy, breastfeeding, asthma or epilepsy | No jasmine-specific safety source was found for these. Ask a doctor, midwife or pharmacist first. | Absence 8 24 |
Overdose, product quality and regulators
Summary. The concern is the concentrated absolute, a known skin allergen. We found no poisoning case report for jasmine in the sources read.
Amounts. No safe amount is established, and this page gives none.
Onset and course. Not described for jasmine. For pets, Pet Poison Helpline says signs usually appear within 6 to 8 hours with most essential oils.
Repeated use. Repeated skin contact and work with massage oils are the setting for allergy in the patch-test reports.
Animal data. A rodent paper on Jasmine sambac oil reports anti-swelling and pain effects after injection and does not describe toxicity in its abstract.
Toxic parts. The concentrated absolute and oil. Jasmine flower tea is a different product.
Not read. A poison-centre source naming jasmine, the full de Groot and Schmidt review on jasmine absolute (only the abstract has no results), an IFRA standard and the EU regulation text were not read.
Jasmine absolute is expensive to make, and the authors of a 2026 composition study say that authenticating the species and detecting adulterants is a stated need in the trade. We found no study measuring adulteration, solvent residue, pesticides or heavy metals in jasmine absolute.
Made with solvents. A 2026 paper describes making concrete with hexane and the absolute by washing the concrete with ethanol. No residue measurements were found. 24
Composition varies with species and season. The same paper found 157 volatile compounds across four species and changes between June and August, so jasmine absolute is not one fixed recipe. J. sambac absolute was rich in farnesol (21.26%) and a purchased J. grandiflorum absolute in benzyl acetate (17.93%). 24
Adulteration. The paper says methods to authenticate species and detect adulterants are needed. Poison Control separately says essential oil products are not well regulated and it can be hard to know what species, concentration or contaminants a bottle holds. 24 16
Perfume-grade or blended products. Not checked. Read the label for the Latin name and for whether the product is an absolute, a blend or a perfume oil in a carrier. Jasmine blends may contain other fragrances.
| Body | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (United States) | Says aromatherapy products are cosmetics or drugs depending on claims; claims to ease pain, treat depression or anxiety or help sleep are drug claims; a plant origin does not guarantee safety because many plant materials can irritate skin or cause allergy. Jasmine is not named. source | undated page |
| Poison Control (America's Poison Centers) (United States) | General essential oil poisoning, skin and child advice; does not name jasmine. source | undated page |
| Pet Poison Helpline (United States) | Cats and birds at greatest risk from essential oils; jasmine is not on its list of common poisoning oils. source | undated page |
| NCCIH (U.S. National Institutes of Health) (United States) | Describes aromatherapy and says little rigorous research exists on benefits such as sleep; does not name jasmine. source | 2020-01 |
| Tisserand Institute (International (non-regulator)) | Says undiluted use on skin is neither sensible nor necessary; gives no jasmine-specific figure. source | undated page |
When to get medical help
- If anyone, especially a child, has swallowed jasmine oil, absolute or any essential oil, or has choked on it: call a poison centre (US 1-800-222-1222) or your emergency number right away, even if they seem well.
- Vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, trouble breathing or a seizure after swallowing an essential oil: emergency help now.
- A widespread rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or trouble breathing after using or smelling jasmine products: stop and get urgent medical help.
- A red, itchy, blistering or weeping rash where the oil touched the skin: wash it off with soap and water, stop using it and see a doctor or pharmacist.
- Oil in the eye: rinse with plenty of water and get medical advice if it hurts or stays red.
- A pet that drools, vomits, seems weak or breathes oddly after exposure to essential oils: call a vet or an animal poison helpline.
Stop using the product and contact a clinician or emergency service. In the US, Poison Control is 1-800-222-1222.
General information only, not medical advice. Ask a clinician or pharmacist before use, especially with medicines, in pregnancy or with a health condition. See the Natural Remedy Safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can jasmine oil cause a skin rash or allergy?
Yes. In skin clinics, 1.8% of 10,930 patients patch tested between 2010 and 2019 had a positive test to jasmine absolute, and 1.6% of 15,682 in an earlier series. These were people with skin problems, so the figures are not a rate for everyone. A review counts two jasmine absolutes among nearly 80 oils that have caused contact allergy, mostly after pure or strong products. Wash it off and stop using it if a rash appears.
Is jasmine oil safe to swallow?
We do not advise it. Poison Control warns that some essential oils are poisonous if swallowed and that oil breathed into the lungs can cause pneumonia. It does not name jasmine, and we found no jasmine poisoning report, but that is not proof of safety. Absolutes are also made with solvents. If a child or pet may have swallowed any essential oil, call poison control (US: 1-800-222-1222) or your emergency number.
Is jasmine absolute the same as jasmine essential oil?
Not exactly. An absolute is made by washing flowers with solvents (hexane, then ethanol in the method described in a 2026 paper), not by steam. Labels use the word oil loosely, and trial papers often say oil or extract without saying which. Check the label for the Latin name and the word absolute.
Is jasmine oil safe for cats and dogs?
We found no jasmine-specific source. Pet Poison Helpline says essential oil poisoning can affect all species, with cats and birds at greatest risk, and jasmine is not on its list of common poisoning oils, which does not prove it is safe. Keep oils and diffusers away from pets and call a vet if a pet seems unwell.
Is it safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
We found no source on jasmine absolute in pregnancy or breastfeeding. One trial gave a different jasmine species as incense in labour and reported no effect on baby APGAR scores, which is not a safety study. Ask your midwife or doctor before using any essential oil.
Is it safe for babies and children?
Does jasmine oil calm you down?
Not reliably. A massage trial in 40 healthy adults found jasmine oil stimulating: breathing rate and blood pressure rose and people felt more alert and less relaxed. Two small trials in children found less dental anxiety, but one paired the smell with a visual distraction. A vigilance trial found no attention effect from jasmine absolute ether.
Does jasmine oil help with labour pain or anxiety?
Does jasmine oil lower blood pressure?
One 2026 trial in 300 traffic wardens with stage 2 high blood pressure reported improvement after three weeks of jasmine oil massage, but it had no oil-free hand massage group and its abstract gives no numbers. An earlier trial in healthy people saw blood pressure rise. Do not use jasmine in place of blood pressure treatment.
Does jasmine oil interact with medicines?
Nothing is documented in people. In a test tube, jasmine concrete and absolute blocked the enzyme MAO-A, which some antidepressants also block, but no one has shown this in people. Poison Control says essential oils may interact with medicines in general. If you take an antidepressant or blood pressure medicine, ask a pharmacist.
Does it come with solvent or fake-oil risks?
Absolutes are made with solvents, and we found no study measuring what is left in jasmine absolute. The authors of a 2026 composition study say methods to authenticate species and detect adulterants are needed, and Poison Control says it can be hard to know what is in an essential oil bottle. Read the label and ask a pharmacist.
Is jasmine absolute the same as jasmine tea or jasmine oil in a lotion?
No. Jasmine flower tea is a drink and has its own page. A lotion or perfume with jasmine scent is a made product with other ingredients, and a label may say only parfum or fragrance. The studies here are on the absolute or oil, not on tea.
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