Flower Of Purity

Jasmine is a flower that is known for its purity and soothing fragrance. Hence it is used mainly for poojas and rituals. It is grown in tropical regions and places with warm temperature. It is white in color but is sometimes seen in yellow. It has a unique fragrance and enthralling beauty which does not allow us to take our eyes off from it. The flowers sprout from the plant after six months of the plantation. The buds are usually more fragrant than the flowers and the flowering happens after sunset during the night when the moon is fullest. Jasmine is also used to make medicine.

It is also associated with romance and love. Most people decorate their rooms with jasmine during their first night. Its snowy bloom and fragrance are ideal for moon lovers who spend their time doing nothing. Some even plant it outside their bedroom to allow the fragrance to drift to their room at night. The blooming time is actually at night. Jasmine meaning varies depending on culture and setting. It is the national flower of Pakistan. Both bride and groom wear garlands of jasmine and roses during their wedding and is also used during funeral ceremonies.

Mostly it is used traditionally for religious ceremonies and functions where it represents purity. They are usually white in color, but in some countries, they even exist in yellow color depending on the temperature and climate. It is used in soaps and perfumes due to its fragrance. There are two types of jasmine – true and false jasmine. True jasmine is non-poisonous while false jasmine is poisonous. If eaten by humans, it will cause side effects. Jasmine mainly used as a medicine is also used to make tea like green tea. It is also used for making oil which is really fragrant and is known as jasmine oil.

Women from the south India wear jasmine in their hair for many reasons. Firstly, for Hindus, it is considered as a sacred flower and worn as a symbol of endurance. Some even wear a whole lot itself for their marriage. It is tied using a thread and knotted to make a garland and is hung onto the hair. If you go to Tamilnadu in south India, then you can see almost all the women there with jasmine buds on their hair. It has become a part of their culture to show that they have gone to temple and is pure. Jasmine is also used as a name commonly.