TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Jasmine

TCM Nature: Cooling

TCM Taste: Bitter

TCM Meridian Affinity: Liver

Benefits:

·       Cools Blood

·       Lowers Blood Pressure

·       Increases libido

·       Reduces swellings, painful abscesses and toxic sores

·       Eases sore throats

·       Dispels Wind and Dampness

Spirituality:

Jasmine is a sacred flower in India and the Himalayas.

Its wonderful scent has profound effect on spiritual development and promoting optimism, happiness and feelings of well-being. Historically, Jasmine is used as an aphrodisiac.

In the Roman Catholic Church, Jasmine is identified with the Virgin Mary.

Brides will often carry jasmine as a symbol of love and joy.

The scent that Jasmine emits is able to freshen the air which makes it a symbol of purity. The flower is hence placed in places of worship as a symbol of spiritual purity and faith.

Further reading:

• Everything you need to know about Acupuncture

• Supermarket Herbs - Saffron

• Supermarket Herbs - Cinnamon

• TCM Wellness Women’s Health

• TCM Wellness Nervous System Disorders Management

• TCM Wellness Digestive Health

• Acupuncture Slimming

• TCM Pain Management

• Adrenal Fatigue

• Women’s Health: Menstrual Cycle and Intuitive Wisdom

Read more about TCM Herbal Medicine Prescription on my TCM Wellness page.