By Andrea Hargraves 
Jasmine tea generates purity of thoughts, balances emotions, purifies the body of bad emotions and detoxifies them.
For the Japanese, tea therapy affects the soul of a person, in the field of thoughts, feelings, emotions, and even in the spiritual realm. It is an ancient art and has great significance for the health of the body.
Jasmine tea is widely consumed in Okinawa, where a large portion of the population is over the age of 100.
The main properties of jasmine flowers are: analgesic, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, soothing, digestive.
It is also effective in improving the daily lives of people with panic disorder and
Hyperactivity, it is a powerful sedative and is therefore beneficial to physical, emotional and mental health in a continuous and gradual way, contributing to a better quality of life and a peaceful night’s sleep.
Research conducted by teacher and researcher Toru FushikiIn order to evaluate the effect of jasmine tea intake as well as its aroma on human physiological and psychological states, changes in autonomic nervous activity and psychological changes were examined. Observations have shown many benefits on mood and cognitive function, as well as boosting serotonin and dopamine production.
Jasmine tea for beauty and affection
Jasmine, because it is rich in antioxidants, promotes skin health and quality, and prevents premature aging, as it fights the action of free radicals and the consequent oxidative stress. In addition, the jasmine flower enhances the antimicrobial and antifungal action.
How to prepare jasmine tea
● Boil about 250ml of water.
● When the water boils, the fire must be extinguished;
● Then add 1 tablespoon of dried jasmine flowers.
● Muffle flowers and water. After 10 minutes, the tea will be ready.
● Strain and drink two cups of tea daily, preferably one in the morning and the other
before going to bed.
Jasmine tea in the warmth of the feet
● Hot water (up to 5 drops per 2 liters of water
● 5 tablespoons of regular salt or coarse Himalayan salt
● 3 tablespoons of jasmine flowers
● 3 tablespoons of chamomile flowers
● 5 drops of lavender essential oil
How to prepare:
Bring the water to a boil and wait for it to heat up to a temperature suitable for the skin.
Then we add the jasmine and chamomile herbs. Once the water is colored, put it in the foot bath bowl, and add the other ingredients.
Soak your feet for 15 minutes. Then massage the entire soles of the feet in detail and with moderate pressure using moisturizing cream or vegetable grapeseed oil.
Bihada Japan – Lillian Sanpei
美容 フ ェ イ シ ャ ル ケ ア, 三 瓶