Is Jasmine safe during pregnancy?
AAD lists jasmine oil to use sparingly in pregnancy. Don't apply it to the breasts while nursing; it was used to dry up milk.
What the sources say
AAD names jasmine oil among essential oils to use sparingly and discuss with your dermatologist during pregnancy. LactMed notes a (low-quality) study found jasmine flowers applied to the breasts suppressed milk production about as well as a medicine, and that jasmine has been used for this in Ayurvedic practice; small amounts like jasmine tea are unlikely to harm. Limit: occasional fragrance use; keep jasmine products off the breasts while breastfeeding.
Also listed as
jasmine absolute, jasmine extract, jasmine oil, jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, jasminum officinale (jasmine) oil, jasminum officinale oil, jasminum sambac flower extract
Sources
- AAD: Dermatologist-approved pregnancy skin care
- NIH LactMed: Jasmine - Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed)
Last reviewed . This is general information, not medical advice. Ask your doctor or midwife about your own situation.