This fragrant tropical flower has a not very good reputation as a capricious and difficult plant to grow at home. Gardenia is really not easy to plant and care for, and a small inaccuracy in agricultural technology can easily negate all the efforts expended. However, if you approach the issue and select a variety wisely, you can significantly simplify this task and achieve your goal. And considering the exquisite appearance and stunning jasmine aroma of the flower, which has long been valued and used in the manufacture of cosmetics and perfumes, it is worth it. And, of course, it is also important to learn “on the shore” how to care for the capricious gardenia at home and achieve its favor.
general description
In the wild, gardenia is an evergreen shrub that can sometimes take a tree-like form. Belongs to the Marenov family. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests of China, India, Indonesia, and is found in Japan. It is a compact bush with a smooth stem and short branches with leathery, shiny leaves of rich green color.
Flowering is long-lasting, beginning in mid-summer and ending in October. With proper planting and proper care during this period, its shoots are completely strewn with numerous flowers in varying degrees of budding. Outwardly, they are similar to roses; they are not inferior to the queen of flowers in terms of their delicate, pleasant aroma. The elegance of appearance allows gardenia to be used in interior design of a wide variety of styles.
The closest relative of this tropical flower is coffee.
Types of gardenia with photos
Botanists describe about 250 varieties, among which the most suitable for home cultivation is jasmine gardenia (Gardenia jasminoides), native to the southern provinces of China. The second, almost unused name of the variety is Gardenia Augusta. Its double inflorescences resemble camellia. They are also trying to grow the African variety of gardenia thunbergia (Gardenia thunbergia), which is distinguished by single inflorescences, at home. You should know that the second variety is more whimsical. In addition, knowledge of how to care for gardenia is not enough without meeting a number of subjective conditions (for example, the absence of windows of the desired orientation or their shading by trees).
As a result of long cultivation of the jasmine variety, many varieties have appeared, of which the most popular and suitable for growing in rooms and greenhouses can be identified.
- Beauty- a tall variety with large double waxy flowers that bloom throughout the summer season and until the last days of October. In greenhouses it can reach 2 meters in height.
- Chuck Hkes- semi-double, very fragrant variety with ivory-colored flowers. Summer flowering, quite short. It is characterized by increased resistance to cold.
- Amy- stands out for the lighter color of the foliage. The flowers are double and have an almost ideal shape, which makes them look like artificial ones. Highly valued for its ability to bloom twice a year.
- Mystery- a tall, large-flowered variety with very dark-colored leaves. Terry inflorescences have a flat shape, up to 13 cm in diameter. Forms a very strong bush with a tendency to grow vertically. It can also bloom a second time.
- Belmond- large-flowered and densely double, has high tolerance to low temperatures and diseases. The diameter of the inflorescences with a stunning aroma reaches 10 cm.
- Variegata- a slow-growing compact shrub with rounded variegated leaves that have transitions from green to light beige. A good option for pot growing at home.
- Radicans- a dwarf varietal line, which is an ideal option for bonsai. The width of the crown exceeds its height. The leaves are small, leathery, with a waxy sheen, the flowers are double and medium-sized. Flowering occurs later than other varieties of jasmine gardenia.
- Radican Variegata- a variety bred on the basis of the previous one with more developed characteristics. Growing extremely slowly, making it an excellent candidate for bonsai, the green leaves have a light cream stripe along the edge. Flowering is late, short, in summer.
- Golden Magic- white corollas of inflorescences have a characteristic transition to a golden-yellow color. Blooms spectacularly and for a long time.
Features of purchasing gardenia
Despite the increased demands of the flower for warmth, it is currently possible to buy it all year round, although this is certainly more difficult to do in winter. The copies sold have a clear division into “classes” according to the category of their cost among manufacturers. The most expensive specimens are offered for sale in the bud stage, which requires help to open. This should be done under a warm, but not hot shower.
Moving a gardenia into a house (or any other place) is much more stressful for it than for many other plants, so many specimens die at this stage. According to flower growers, drugs such as Epin, Zircon or HB101 can help her survive stress. The dosage and frequency must be followed according to the attached instructions.
In expensive specimens, the inner petals are often carefully sealed with wax, which requires the same careful removal. The buds may have supporting collars of leaves on top. Cheaper varieties (or producers) usually have smaller and more open buds, and they often have plastic collars on them.
When buying a gardenia as a gift, you should think very carefully about whether the recipient can handle this flower and provide it with the care it needs. Otherwise, the gift will only leave you disappointed.
Each point of the requirements for agricultural technology is important in this case and requires strict implementation.
Lighting
The flower loves full light throughout the day, but does not react well to direct midday rays. The ideal location would be a very bright but not hot location on a window facing west or southwest, with thin tracing paper pasted on it to protect from direct sun at midday. In winter, the tracing paper can be removed. The window should not be shaded by trees growing behind it.
Gardenia is extremely sensitive not only to the intensity of light, but also to its direction. During the period of budding and flowering, it can not only be moved to another place, but even rotated relative to the light source. The buds may fall off.
Temperature
A flower's love for warmth does not mean that it needs to be kept in a hot room. There is a certain range of comfort, which directly depends on the time of year and the stage of vegetative development. In the spring-summer period, the optimal temperature lies within +20...+24C. In winter it should be gradually reduced by 4-5C relative to summer. The minimum temperature threshold is +16C. During the period of bud formation it rises to +18…+20С. Whatever the layout, the roots should never be in cold soil (colder than the air in the room). Sharp fluctuations in temperature readings are especially dangerous for crops. In winter, the plant experiences a lack of light, and cooler conditions can partly compensate for this.
Air humidity
High and uniform air humidity is one of the conditions for the successful development and flowering of a plant. It places especially high demands on humidity during the period of bud formation. In dry air, the process may stop developing, and the buds that have begun to form may fall off. A tray filled with sphagnum moss or moistened expanded clay will help solve the problem, but the flower pot itself should not touch the bottom. Regular spraying of foliage is recommended, however, water should not get on flowers or unopened buds (unsightly spots may appear).
Watering
For irrigation, you should use warm and soft water, preferably settled, boiled or filtered. In summer, watering should be constant to keep the soil moderately moist. Overfilling is highly undesirable. The plant loves a warm shower, but at this time you need to close the earthen ball. In the winter season, watering is reduced to moderate, but the earthen ball should never be overdried.
Top dressing
Additional nutrition should be provided during the period of active growing and flowering, in spring and summer (1-2 times monthly). Use liquid complex fertilizers for flowering crops, but at half the dosage recommended in the instructions.
Trimming
The crop not only tolerates pruning well, but also needs it periodically. Cut off the shoots after flowering ends, leaving half or a third of them. During the period of active growth, you can pinch the tops of non-flowering shoots to stimulate the growth of new ones.
Cut parts of the stems can be used as apical cuttings for propagation.
What kind of soil does gardenia need?
Calcareous and alkaline soils are not suitable for it; high acidity levels from pH = 5 and slightly higher are needed. When replanting gardenia after purchase, you should try to preserve its soil lump as much as possible; for adding to it, it is recommended to buy a ready-made substrate for azaleas. It’s best not to experiment with making your own soil mixture to begin with. For later transplants, you can add a composition of equal parts of three types of soil (coniferous, turf, leaf) and quartz sand.
How to replant gardenia after purchase?
First of all, there is no need to rush to do this. Let the plant stand and adapt to new conditions (additional adaptation measures are described above). After this, you should make sure that the plant is cramped (usually this is the case) by carefully removing it with a solid lump of earth and inspecting it. If a lot of roots are visible on the outside of the coma, the gardenia should be transferred to another container, completely retaining the substrate and adding up to the volume of the prepared soil mixture for azaleas.
Planned transplant
The frequency of planned transplantation is usually two years. The new container should be 2 cm wider than the previous one. In order to replant the gardenia painlessly and correctly, you need to handle its root system as carefully as possible, preserving the earthen lump. This is done in early spring before the start of active growing season and the release of buds. During flowering, replanting is categorically not recommended and can only be justified by the threat of death. The flower will not only shed its buds, but may also die. Good drainage must be provided!
Reproduction
As a result of planned pruning, excellent material remains for vegetative propagation - apical cuttings. They should be about 10 cm long. For their rooting, use a warm nutrient substrate (see above) and any root formation stimulator. Setting up a mini-greenhouse using a jar or transparent bag will speed up the process. It is acceptable to keep the cuttings in water, but in this case they may not produce roots. After the cutting has doubled in height, it is pinched. You need to be prepared for the fact that the process will be lengthy and not always successful.
Pests
The most frequently observed pests were thrips, aphids, scale insects and spider mites. The reason for the first three is most often infection from neighboring crops, and the appearance of a mite can be caused by too dry and hot conditions. Control methods are traditional using insecticides. If the number of pests progresses, treatment is carried out three times with a week break.
Possible problems
- Very slow development, lack of flowering, pale foliage. The flower lacks nutrition and light.
- Gardenia leaves turn yellow or become covered with yellow spots. There is not enough soil acidity, the soil needs to be acidified.
- The flower droops, loses its buds, and the leaves become limp. It is necessary to check the temperature; most likely, it is below normal.
- Leaves fall, sometimes remaining green. Cold irrigation water, lack of moisture.
- The gardenia is drying up. Various unfavorable factors may occur, the most common being dry air and lack of moisture.
- Reset of buds and flowers. Drafts or moving the pot from place to place, sudden changes in lighting intensity.
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In areas where the plant grows in the wild, it is used to prepare decoctions and infusions. Their action is directed against pulmonary diseases, herpes, infections of the oral cavity, externally for healing wounds, tumors, eczema, burns. Chinese herbalists widely use gardenia as an antiseptic and diuretic, as well as to solve sexual problems in men.
When purchasing another flower, we do not even know about some of the harmful properties of indoor plants, and then suddenly we notice emerging health problems. If a small child or animals live in the house, then you need to pay special attention to the choice of indoor flowers and plants in order to protect their livelihoods. Some plant species contain poison in their sap or release harmful substances into oxygen.
In addition to plants that are not recommended to be kept at home, there is an adverse effect on human body some colors. In this case, you need to choose the right location for the future green resident, without placing it in the bedroom or, conversely, in the kitchen.
There are a huge number of disputes and disagreements about dangerous plants in the house. All the sayings are mixed with various signs that can ultimately confuse a novice gardener.
In this article we will look at plants with which you need to be careful and be aware of the likely consequences for the body and for energy.
List of poisonous plants
This group of plants includes those species that should not be kept at home, especially in the presence of animals or children, due to their extremely dangerous properties. A child, like a pet, can be poisoned by such flowers or get burns if handled carelessly.
If there are no children or animals in the house, then take precautions when caring for such plants. Be sure to use gloves when working with these colors and wash your tools thoroughly. Never trim these flowers with a knife meant for eating in your kitchen.
According to scientists, the aroma of this plant helps fight depression. Although it may seem incredible, gardenia makes us perceive the world more positively. Her presence makes it easier for us to stop thinking about bad things and become cheerful.
Magnificent fragrant gardenia flowers are an excellent decoration for your home interior. Gardenia jasmine will delight you all year round with its flowers. It is only important to care for it properly. Caring for her is quite difficult. This plant is very fragile and sensitive to environmental conditions. To prevent the flower from dying, you need to know some secrets of its cultivation.
China and Japan are considered the birthplace of this flower. The climate is familiar to her - subtropics, warm, clear weather, high humidity. Therefore, the flower has a hard time withstanding harsh winters.
Gardenia jasminoides is an evergreen plant. When grown on a windowsill, the height of the bush reaches 50 centimeters,
in nature, gardenia jasmine can reach a height of 1.5 meters. Externally, the gardenia flower is a lush shrub with bright green leaves. The flowers are usually white or yellowish and very large. They can reach 10 centimeters in diameter. Usually the flowers are located singly; less often you can find small inflorescences.Increasingly, this beautiful plant can be seen among indoor flowers. Externally, any gardener will like it. But its strong smell during flowering can be difficult for your family members to tolerate. This is worth considering when purchasing this flower. When gardenias are grown in the garden, these problems do not arise.
Unaccustomed to the peculiarities of our climate, gardenia requires proper care. Flower growers consider this flower to be very capricious and demanding of living conditions.
Gardenia (Gardenia Ellis) belongs to the madder family. The genus contains more than 250 species. Gardenia jasmine is grown at home. It was called jasmine because the aroma of the flowers vaguely resembles the aroma of jasmine. Growing gardenia jasminoides at home is not an easy task. But if you know the vagaries of gardenia jasmine, then it will delight you and your family with flowers of amazing beauty from spring until late autumn.
The white double flowers of gardenia jasmine have an amazing aroma. Their size reaches 6 cm. They can be located singly or collected in inflorescences at the ends of young shoots. There are from 3 to 5 pieces in inflorescences.
The leaves of gardenia jasmine are no less beautiful - dark green, embossed. The leaf shape is broadly lanceolate, inversely ovate-pointed, tapering towards the base of the leaf.
It is important to remember that sudden changes in room temperature can be detrimental to a gardenia flower.
A houseplant needs a temperature of 16 - 26 degrees. If it is very hot outside, then it is better not to take the flower out onto the balcony. During severe winter frosts, do not place the gardenia pot close to the glass. And under the pot you need to place a foam stand or a wooden plank so that the roots do not freeze.
The plant, accustomed to subtropics, loves high air humidity. For additional moisturizing, use a spray bottle. In addition, you need to place the pot in damp sand or peat. Moisture evaporating from the pan will add humidity to the surrounding air. In this case, the roots of gardenia should not be in water.
Gardenia jasmine does not tolerate drafts: it simply stops blooming or dies. Even drafts from window frames can be destructive. Try to place the flower pot so that there is no wind on it.
In winter, the flower is placed on the warmest and sunniest window. In summer, light shading is more suitable, especially if the plant bloomed during this period.
The soil mixture in the gardenia container must be kept moist. At the same time, the ground should not be very wet. Therefore, it needs to be watered often, but not abundantly. Water the gardenia jasmine only with water that has stood for several days.
In addition to watering, you need to spray the flower with the same water. In this case, the splashes should not fall on the flowers or buds, only on the leaves of the plant.
Care Gardenia start with choosing the soil. You can purchase a ready-made mixture. For this flower, you usually buy mixtures for roses or azaleas.
The soil should be acidic. To do this, add a few drops of lemon juice to the water for irrigation once a month.
For feeding, you can use ready-made fertilizers with phosphorus, iron and potassium. The fertilizer solution should be made weak. Calcium should not be used to feed gardenia.
To obtain a beautiful gardenia bush, it requires artificial formation and pruning. In order for the bush to be low and lush, you need to break off its top while still young. Then you will need to straighten all the shoots of the gardenia and from time to time trim off weak and diseased shoots.
By pruning you can get the original shape of the bush. To create a standard tree, the side shoots are pruned. To stop growth, the top of the flower is pinched. Then the desired flower crown is created from the remaining shoots.
Like most flowering plants, gardenias are propagated by seeds or cuttings. Propagation by seeds is a very long process. You need to buy high-quality seeds or collect from faded seed pods of the flower you like.
Seeds are planted in the ground in spring. Planting depth - 0.5 centimeters. Then you need to water the planting and cover it with film until shoots appear. During this period, it is undesirable for plants to be exposed to sunlight. Gardenia planted with seeds will begin to bloom only after two years.
Cuttings for propagation can be cut in early spring. They should be cut right to the knot. Leave two pairs of leaves on the cut cuttings. This is enough, it is better to remove the rest. The cuttings are placed in a sand-peat mixture until roots are obtained. In order for the sprouts to take root better, the soil is heated to 25 degrees. You can also purchase a flower root stimulator in the store.
On top you need to wrap the cuttings with plastic wrap. The film is opened during the day for ventilation, and closed at night. Don't forget to water the cuttings. The established sprouts need to be transplanted to a permanent place in the ground.
The flower requires a special approach during flowering. This may happen in summer or autumn. And then the flower becomes even more capricious and tender. Usually, before flowering, gardenia is hidden from the bright daytime sun in the shade. The period of preparation for flowering can last quite a long time.
The appearance of buds on a flower requires careful adherence to living conditions: monitor humidity, temperature, soil acidity, etc. We have described all these conditions above. Due to non-compliance with the rules of care, gardenia may lose its buds. Do not allow moisture to get on the buds or flowers.
During flowering, gardenia jasmine should not be moved from its usual place. She will simply lose her flowers. You should also not touch the flowers with your hands.
Among the main pests of gardenia are mealybugs, spider mites, aphids, whiteflies and others. Insecticides are used to combat them. But it is better not to let the plant become damaged: if all care rules are followed, there should be no pests.
When growing gardenia jasmine at home, you need to remember: all its parts are poisonous! But beauty and pleasant aroma easily cover this drawback.
The most common types of gardenia
The two most popular types of gardenia are Jasmine (in Latin Gardenia Jasminoides) and Tahitian (in Latin Gardenia Taitensis).
- Gardenia Jasmine or Gardenia Augusta (Gardenia jasminoides). . In Russia it is also called “Cape Jasmine”. Only this variety of gardenia is now grown indoors, where it grows up to half a meter in height, whereas in nature it can stretch to almost two meters. This is an incredibly beautiful plant with a charming aroma that can only be compared to the scent of a rose. The flowers of jasmine gardenia are located singly, but can also be collected in inflorescences of 5-6 pieces. Its stems are bare and smooth to the touch. The leaves of this gardenia are oval, 6-8 cm long, with pointed tips. It blooms from July to October.
- Gardenia Tahitian. As the name suggests, this species is native to Tahiti. This is a very large species of gardenia, in nature it reaches a height of 6-7 meters. The leaves are very large, densely green, leathery, almost 30 cm long, and their shape is oval. The flowers are also huge - their diameter can be up to 20 cm, have a pleasant aroma and stay on the bush for several days. It is very difficult to predict the flowering time of the Tahitian gardenia, since it blooms spontaneously, under a combination of favorable external conditions.
Golden gardenia (Gardenia carinata, kuta) unites a whole family of gardenias of different varieties under a common name. All of these varieties are evergreen shrubs with golden, yellow or orange flowers in various shapes.
Vietnamese gardenia (Gardenia vietnamensis) raises some doubts about belonging to gardenias. Some experts attribute it to the genus Kailarsenia, also part of the Rubiaceae family. This plant is less demanding; potted species are good for bonsai. However, it can be a small meter-long greenhouse tree. The flowers are white, quite large, and the edges of the petals curl into a tube before falling off.
Blue gardenia - quite a rare variety. Has blue or turquoise flowers. Blue gardenia has gained fame in painting and the textile industry. Images of the original flowers of the blue gardenia variety can often be found in interior decoration elements. The name “blue gardenia” became quite popular in the 50s of the last century thanks to the American film noir “Gardenia blu”. In this film, one of the main settings is the Blue Gardenia bar.
Gardenia graceful (Gardenia specosa) - a shrub that in the tropics can reach a height of up to five meters. The shiny green leaves have a pointed shape. The flowers are unusual - tubular, cream or white, purple on the inside, with burgundy dots scattered around the neck.
Caring for gardenia at home is extremely difficult, because... She is very demanding about the conditions of detention. It is better to buy gardenia in the store in spring or summer, preferably when it blooms. It is strictly contraindicated to replant it immediately after purchase.. You definitely need to wait at least a week for the gardenia to adapt to the new living conditions. If this requirement is not taken into account, the plant may quickly die.
Not only beauty, but also benefits
Gardenia species growing in natural conditions are actively used by local residents for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. Ripe fruits or roots are used to create traditional medicine. The plant helps in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, relieving headaches, lowering blood pressure, and treating kidney disease. The description of the medicinal spectrum of decoctions and extracts from parts of gardenia is very wide. Modern medicine uses the fruits of this plant as a hemostatic or antipyretic agent. Gardenia flowers are included in herbal teas. Gardenia essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy and perfumery. Gardenia plant pigments are also used to create natural dyes, often yellow or orange. There is even a blue food coloring obtained from the herbal pomace of such a rare variety as blue gardenia.
Gardenia is native to Japan and China. Flowering time begins in July and ends in October. There are many types of gardenia, but only one is grown as a houseplant - gardenia jasmine.
Gardenia jasmine is an evergreen shrub, which in natural conditions can reach a height of 2 m. It has dark green leathery smooth leaves up to 10 cm long. The flowers have a pleasant unobtrusive aroma, the color is white, then it can turn yellow. The flowers are collected in corymbose inflorescences.
The plant is attributed to various medicinal properties. Traditional medicine in many countries is rich in recipes based on the roots and fruits of gardenia, from which decoctions are prepared. They are used as an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and hemostatic agent, as well as for pathologies such as mastitis, tonsillitis, pemphigus, stomatitis, jaundice and stomach diseases. The fruits are used for fever and lung diseases.
Gardenia-based medications are used externally to heal wounds. You can simply apply the fruits of this plant to wounds, bruises, burns, and tumors. For the treatment of diseases of the oral cavity and herpes on the lips, a decoction of the roots and fruits is suitable, which also helps with bloody vomiting, hepatitis, mastitis, dysentery, nephritis, nosebleeds, and epidemic flu.
Chinese herbalists use gardenia preparations as an antiseptic that helps cope with inflammation of the biliary tract, headaches, and pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory system. Gardenia also has a diuretic effect in kidney disease and is used for fatigue, stress and insomnia.
Gardenia helps solve sexual problems. Her presence in the house helps to show tenderness, love, improves mood and has a calming effect on everyone in the house. This is why it is recommended to place gardenia in the living room where all family members can enjoy it.
Decoction of gardenia fruits for herpes
Compound: 1 tbsp. l. chopped fresh gardenia fruits, 500 ml of water.
Cooking method: Pour boiling water over the fruits, put on low heat and boil under a closed lid for 10 minutes. Then leave for 1 hour, strain and squeeze the liquid from the fruit.
Mode of application: several times a day, lubricate the affected areas with the prepared decoction.
Note: the decoction also helps with stomatitis, for which you need to rinse your mouth with it several times a day.
Gardenia fruit compress
Compound: 1-2 fresh gardenia fruits (depending on the area of the affected area).
Cooking method: chop the fruits.
Directions for use: apply the paste to the affected area, tie with a bandage, hold for 2 hours.
Infusion of gardenia fruits to cleanse the body of waste and toxins
Compound: 1 tsp chopped fresh gardenia fruits, 500 ml of water.
Cooking method: put the fruits in a thermos, pour boiling water and leave for 2-3 hours, then strain and squeeze the liquid from the fruits.
Mode of application: drink the infusion for 2-3 days, 3 tbsp. 2-3 times a day for 30 minutes. before meals.
Infusion of gardenia and white lily flowers
Compound: 1 tbsp. gardenia flowers, 1 white lily flower, 500 ml of water.
Cooking method: pour boiling water over the flowers, leave for 2-3 hours, then strain and squeeze the liquid out of the flowers.
Mode of application: apply lotions after hair removal on the face, armpits, legs and bikini area.
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Impact on the emotional sphere
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Uses of gardenia oil
Essential oil of gardenia, or more precisely gardenia jasmine, is one of those rare oils that even today, with all the development of technology, cannot be obtained industrially. The name fully reflects the floral-sweet, complex, very special character of the aroma oil. Characteristics
This dark yellow and fairly thick oil is extracted exclusively synthetically - by extraction from the dried flowers of the wild progenitor of one of the favorite indoor flowering shrubs. This is how both the concrete and absolute of gardenia oil are obtained.
In nature, gardenia, which grows in both China and India, is a beautiful, spreading bush of the Rubiaceae family, much larger than those growing on our windowsills, with unforgettable snow-white flowers, whose delicate aroma is much smaller than the resulting oil, reminiscent of the aroma of jasmine .
Gardenia oil is used mainly for perfume purposes. Both in simple home perfumes and in complex compositions of the most expensive perfumes, gardenia goes well with other strong floral aromas, giving the compositions a bright oriental flair.
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Complementary to this essential oil are the aromas of jasmine, which is so similar to gardenia, all citrus fruits, spices, rose and tuberose, as well as the subtle aroma of neroli and the bright scent of ylang-ylang. back to content Impact on the emotional sphere
The impact of gardenia essential oil in the emotional sphere is significantly different from the usual floral aromatic oils. It is believed that a rich, enchanting aroma is created for special moments, perfectly emphasizes comfort and luxury, and carries the perfect notes of aesthetic admiration.
The scent of gardenia jasmine fills with lightness and serenity, restores inner harmony and promotes mental balance. It is believed that gardenia is an ideal feminine oil that is sensitive to lunar cycles, changing the nature of its effects. back to contents Useful properties
The stimulating and antiseptic effects of gardenia oil are not as widely used in the medical field as in the cosmetology field. It is believed that a short inhalation of the aroma of gardenia jasmine relieves headaches, relieves fatigue and prevents insomnia.
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Providing both an antiseptic and calming effect, gardenia carries a clear message that activates sensuality, which is why this essential oil is more often added to creams and body milk than to traditional skin care products.
As a sensibility-enhancing oil, it is added to intimate cosmetics and massage products. A few drops of this essential oil should be added to your main day cream, makeup base, and hair balms.
This is an ideal oil for preparing for pleasant events, evening receptions and parties: by relieving tension, gardenia increases self-confidence and gives a feeling of harmony and joy, and the trail of this aroma will add mysterious attractiveness to you.
Gardenia jasmine oil has also found its use in cooking; it is often used to flavor tea and drinks (gardenia oil is used in this case in the same way as jasmine petals). back to contents Using gardenia oil
Gardenia oil is used mainly in the most economical ways, because this oil is one of the most expensive and rare. Due to the absence of contraindications, they are applied directly to the skin or inhaled directly from the bottle, but traditional methods of use (such as an aroma lamp or aromatic medallions) for gardenia jasmine aroma oil are irrelevant.
Due to the fact that gardenia oil is perfectly absorbed and leaves no traces on the skin or fabric, it can be safely applied even under expensive evening dresses (in reasonable quantities, of course).
For massage, a few drops of essential oil are applied directly to the skin, adding as necessary any massage product with a complementary aroma. There is no point in preparing the mixture separately, because gardenia is much more pleasant to apply directly to the skin.
To get rid of headaches, simply inhale the essential oil applied to a napkin or cotton swab or rub a couple of drops in your palms. The same procedure should be carried out in case of overwork or at night in case of excessive fatigue, anxiety, or any sleep disturbances.
An aromatic bath with gardenia aroma is simply an indispensable remedy for anyone who quickly loses weight. Gardenia aroma oil during this procedure will help get rid of stretch marks (even the oldest ones) and help the skin tighten faster.