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Jasmine
Scientific name: Jasminum officinale

Medicinal value
Jasmine tea is drunk for calming and because of its aphrodisiac qualities. Jasmine oil used in massage is soothing to the skin, menstrual cramps and treats depression and nerve conditions.

Religious importance
It is believed that jasmine attracts spiritual love and a drop of the essential oil in almond oil, massaged into the skin helps overcome frigidity. Carrying, burning or wearing the flowers attracts wealth and money. If burned in the bedroom Jasmine brings prophetic dreams.

Habitat
It needs care and is best when grown inside home in small pots. Being an evergreen vine it prefers bright light but no direct sun, some support such as a trellis, lots of water and occasional fertilizing.

Jojoba
Scientific name: Simmondsia chinensis

Medicinal value
The oil of this herb promotes hair growth and relieves skin problems for centuries. It is an effective treatment for dandruff, psoriasis, dry and chapped skin.

Juniper
Scientific name: Juniperis spp.

Medicinal value
This herb is used to clear uric acid from the body apart from healing pancreas with its high content of natural insulin. It is useful for all urinary infections and for water retention problems. To compress acne, athletes' foot and dandruff Juniper is used externally.

Religious importance
It is believed that Juniper protects individuals from accidents and theft and if grown at the doorstep offers home protection.

Habitat
These are low maintenance plants that can adapt to many growing conditions.

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