Gardenia is a flowering plant native to southern China, and its fruit has been used in Asian traditional medicines for centuries. Here are some details on gardenia care products, both positive and negative, as well as ingredients or materials:
Positive:
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Soil: Gardenias prefer acid (with a pH of less than 6.0), moist, well-drained soils. Add organic matter, such as compost or ground composted pine bark, to the planting bed and till into the soil before planting.
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Fertilizer: Fertilize gardenias lightly in the spring once frost has passed with a well-balanced, extended-release, acid-forming, azalea fertilizer. Fertilize the shrubs again 6 weeks later to encourage extra flowers or faster growth of young shrubs. Complete, acid-forming organic fertilizers are also excellent choices for use on gardenias for spring and early summer fertilization.
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Gardenia Absolute Oil: The rich, sweet floral scent of Gardenia Absolute has long been said to have aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and is widely used in aromatherapy. It can help manage minor pain and inflammation and reduce the presence of unwanted bacterial activity. Gardenia Absolute Oil can also help ease uninvited muscle spasms and is a popular choice to use during labor and delivery, as it can stimulate contractions while providing pain relief and comfort.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine: Gardenia flowers, roots, and leaves have a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Gardenias have been shown to have numerous actions, including serving as a natural antibacterial, analgesic, antifungal, diuretic, antiseptic, detoxicant, and antispasmodic.
Negative:
- Stimulant Laxative: Gardenia is a type of laxative called a stimulant laxative. Stimulant laxatives can cause diarrhea and decrease potassium levels.
Ingredients or Materials:
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Organic Matter: Add organic matter, such as compost or ground composted pine bark, to the planting bed and till into the soil before planting.
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Fertilizer: Look for a well-balanced, extended-release, acid-forming, azalea fertilizer with nutrients in the ratio of 2-1-1. Examples include Pennington Evergreen & Rhododendron Plant Food (12-6-6), Lilly Miller Ultra Green Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron Food (10-5-4), Sta-Green Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron Food (10-5-4), Pennington Azalea Food (10-6-8), Scotts Evergreen, Flowering Tree & Shrub Fertilizer (11-7-7), and Vigoro Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron Food (10-8-8). Complete, acid-forming organic fertilizers are also excellent choices for use on gardenias for spring and early summer fertilization. Examples include Espoma Holly-Tone (3-4-3) and Fertrell Holly Care (4-6-4) .
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Gardenia Absolute Oil: Gardenia Absolute Oil is certified USDA Organic and contains no animal ingredients or by-products. It is cruelty-free and free of animal testing. It is also compliant with the Senate Bill S4389B An Act to Amend the Environmental.
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Active Compounds: Studies have found that gardenia contains at least 20 active compounds, including a number of powerful antioxidants. Some of the compounds that have been isolated from the edible flowers of wild Gardenia jasminoides J.Ellis include benzyl and phenyl acetates, linalool, terpineol, ursolic acid, rutin, stigmasterol, crociniridoids (including coumaroylshanzhi...
