Description:
Jasminum sambac is native to tropical Asia. It is naturalized in many countries like Maldives, Central America, Puerto Rico, Mauritius, Southern Florida, the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, and Madagascar, etc.

Jasminum sambac species is commonly referred to as “Mogra”.

Extraction of Jasminum sambac essential oil is by the distillation of flower. The flower opens only at night and is picked early in the morning when the petals are tightly closed.

The aroma of this oil is characterized by the presence of indole. The fresh flower will yield essential oils ranging from 0.25 to 0.4%.

Cultivation and Harvesting:
There are more than 200 species of jasmine cultivated worldwide. The three most important commercially cultivated species used for essential oil production is as under:
(i) Jasminum auriculatum
(ii) Jasminum grandiflorum
(iii) Jasminum sambac.

Jasminum auriculatum: It is found in India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows well in regions with high temperatures and above-average rainfall. It is easy to grow in sun and shade, dry and humid conditions. It cultivated commercially in India and Thailand because of its valuable essential oil. Jasminum auriculatum is also known as JUHI.

Jasminum grandiflorum: Jasminum grandiflorum, also known variously as the Spanish jasmine, ROYAL JASMINE. It is native to Kashmir, Afghanistan, and Persia. It is cultivated in India, Iran, China, France, Italy, and many more countries principally around the Mediterranean. A milder climate is suitable for this flowering plant.

Jasminum sambac: It is native to tropical Asia and has a long history of cultivation in India. It is commonly referred to as MOGRA. It is widely cultivated for its pleasing fragrant flowers. The soil should be well-drained and rich in organic content. requires rich, well-drained soil in an area exposed to at least four hours of direct sunlight a day to grow well. Every spring, add 2 inches of compost around each plant to continue to enrich the soil with essential nutrients. 3-6 hours of sunlight a day is ideal for flowering and plants will grow well in natural bright light. Fertilizers are needed once a month from July to September and February to March. It is essential to apply water immediately after the application of fertilizer.

Odor profile:
Intense floral aroma with a musky note

Major Constituents:
Benzyl alcohol, methyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, linalool, eugenol, methyl anthranilate, trans-jasmone, a-farnesene, 4-a-hydroxygermacral, 5-diene, cis-3-hexenyl benzoate, benzyl benzoate, Phenyl ethyl alcohol, indole.

Application:
~ Mogra essential oil is particularly effective in calming and relaxing for nervous depression, restlessness and anxiety, cicatrizing effect, and sedative effect. 

Aromatherapy:
~ Jasminum sambac essential oil is used in aromatherapy massage, diffuser, inhalation, and a warm bath.