Pikake means “peacock” and was named by Crown Princess Kaiulani, the last princess of the sovereign Hawaiian monarchy, because she loved both peacocks and this family of jasmine! She is sometimes called the “Peacock Princess“.
While the flowers of Jasmine grandiflorum bloom in the early dawn, the flowers of Pikake bloom in the evening.
The ancient Egyptians and Greeks used extracted jasmine oil in aromatherapy as a stimulant and aphrodisiac. For centuries women have treasured it for its seductive, mysterious and exotic fragrance.
It is most highly valued in aromatherapy for its aphrodisiac, euphoric and sensual qualities.
Jasmine oil has proven to improve mood, balance emotions, uplift the depressed and ease exhaustion.
Massaging jasmine absolute on the abdomen during childbirth helps toease the labor pains.
Jasmine has been attributed with promoting healthy, smooth youthful looking skin. It is an excellent remedy for various skin problems, particularly for dehydrated, irritated or susceptible skin.
In aromatherapy, Pikake Absolute is said to be a potent tranquilizer as well as a relaxant that induces warmth and promotes sound sleep.
It is very helpful for people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, mood swings and similar conditions as it balances and encourages feelings of harmonyand hopefulness, and brings about joy, contentment and cheerfulness.
It is also used formeditation.
“I have a small vial of your Pikake Absolute Oil that aromatically is the best smelling Jasmine that I have encountered , without any indolic notes that the most Indian counterparts have. ” Anatoly
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. The information presented here is for educational purposes of traditional uses. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Jasminum sambac is an evergreen vine or shrub reaching up to 9 ft tall. Called “Pikake” in Hawaii, Jasminum Sambac is the plant used to flavor the jasmine tea and making perfumes. The flowers bloom all throughout the year and typically, the flowers are harvested as buds during early morning.
Open flowers are generally not harvested as a larger amount of them is needed to extract oils and they lose their fragrance sooner. 1000 pounds of blossoms produce one pound of Jasmine oil! The buds must be picked by hand and transported quickly to a cool environment within a few hours of picking, since they will continue to develop their fragrance and are highly perishable at this stage. This is a true labor of love!
Caution:Jasmine sambac absolute should not be used internally or consumed. Pregnant women should not use it in the initial four months of pregnancy.