Jasmine
Jasmine has many potential health benefits, including:
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Calming
Jasmine has been used for centuries to help with anxiety, stress, and sleep.
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Antioxidant
Jasmine tea contains antioxidants that can help fight free radicals and prevent early aging.
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Heart health
Jasmine tea can help lower cholesterol levels, which can reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
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Diabetes
Jasmine tea can help regulate insulin levels, which may help prevent or control type 2 diabetes.
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Cancer
The polyphenols in jasmine tea may help reduce tumor cell growth and the spread of cancer cells.
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Wound healing
Jasmine oil may have anti-inflammatory properties and promote wound healing.
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Sedative
Jasmine oil can have a calming effect and may help you fall asleep.
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Aphrodisiac
Jasmine's scent is commonly used in perfumes and lotions, and has long been believed to have an aphrodisiac effect.
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Pain relief
Jasmine tea can help relieve pain.
Jasmine is also used in foods and drinks to flavor beverages, frozen dairy desserts, candy, baked goods, gelatins, and puddings.