6 Unique Facts about Jasmine Flowers, Can Clean Up Acne
Some facts about jasmine flowers are quite surprising, one of which is that they have earned the nickname "Queen of the Night" in other countries!
Keza Felice
Indeed, you are familiar with jasmine flowers, right? Not only does it have a distinctive fragrance, but there are still several facts about jasmine flowers that you might not know. This identical white flower is popular in Indonesia and the world, especially in tropical countries. Meanwhile, in Indonesia itself, the jasmine flower is the national flower.
Also, jasmine flowers are often used as a tea mixture or an ornamental plant. This flower, the Latin name Jasminum Sambac, is often used to complement traditional events such as wedding ceremonies. Here are some interesting facts about jasmine flowers that the author has summarized from various sources!
Interesting Facts about Jasmine Flowers
Has Hundreds of Species
It is known that to date, there have been around 200 species of jasmine flowers found in the world. Most of the species are yellow and white, but some are pink. There are several well-known species, including Jasminum Grandiflorum and Jasminum Officinale.
Meanwhile, another type of jasmine, namely Carolina Jasmine, is known to be poisonous. Still, when the roots have dried, it can be used as a sedative. However, you should not use it carelessly if you find this type of jasmine flower without certain knowledge.
It can be used for weight loss and detoxification
Apart from having an attractive aroma, jasmine flowers can also be used as a safe detoxifier that can be used by everyone to cleanse the body, refresh and moisturize the skin, and clean scars or acne.
It is also known that jasmine flowers contain organic acids, esters, thiols, and phenolic components, which have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. This is what makes jasmine flowers often used in various beauty products.
Apart from that, extracts from jasmine flowers can also have optimal benefits when used for weight loss. This is because jasmine flowers have antioxidant properties that can help increase metabolism and make the body absorb nutrients more quickly.
Called the "Queen of the Night"
Not a few people associate jasmine flowers with mystical events. This is because, usually, the aroma of jasmine flowers becomes stronger at night. In fact, this phenomenon is caused by a decrease in air temperature, which causes jasmine flowers to bloom at night and release a very fragrant aroma.
In sub-tropical areas, jasmine flowers will bloom, emitting a fragrant aroma only during spring and summer. However, in tropical areas, jasmine flowers can bloom all the time. Even in India, jasmine flowers have a unique nickname, "Queen of the Night," because this flower is more fragrant at night.
One family with olives
Not many people realize that jasmine flowers are still included in the Oleaceae family, which is in the same family as olives. However, unlike other Oleaceae families, jasmine flowers generally have four to nine petals. Also jasmine flowers are also considered shrubs with a height of up to 4.5 meters. Meanwhile, jasmine flowers that grow on vines can reach a height of up to 9 meters.
It should also be noted that jasmine flowers will grow more quickly in areas with moderate fertility and good drainage systems. Jasmine flowers generally survive for 15 to 20 years in the wild. However, jasmine flowers are no longer difficult to find because many people try cultivating them and using them as ornamental plants. Suppose the grower can care for it properly. In that case, it is possible that jasmine flowers will be more productive, and their lifespan will also be longer.
Has Different Meanings in Different Countries
Jasmine flowers are no less unique because they have different meanings in several other countries. If in Indonesia the jasmine flower is called the national flower of Indonesia, then in Thailand, the jasmine flower is used as a symbol of honor and love. Meanwhile, Pakistan has made the Jasminum Officinale its national flower.
However, this differs from China, which interprets jasmine flowers as a symbol of affection, happiness, and majesty. Meanwhile, the Javanese, Sundanese, and Bugis tribes use jasmine flowers as accessories for a bride and groom during a wedding ceremony or as a complement to other traditional ceremonies. This is because jasmine flowers are interpreted as a symbol of sincerity in every action and word. And it is possible that several other tribes in Indonesia also have different meanings for jasmine flowers.
Used as a symbol of the nation's heroes
This is one of the facts about jasmine flowers that is very interesting to know. Jasmine flowers are often used as a symbol, sign, or symbol of the nation's heroes who have fought to the last drop of blood, those who died, then left behind the fragrant aroma of the struggle that cannot be forgotten. This is also demonstrated by one of the national songs, "Patriotic Melati on Tapal Batas," created by Ismail Marzuki and Suto Iskandar.
These are some very impressive facts about jasmine flowers. Of these six facts, which ones did you know before?
