Botanical Name: -Jasminum offcianarum
Family Name: -Oleaceae
Identification No.: SDACH/HG/250
Vernacular Names:
– Hindi: Chameli, Jati
– English: Spanish Jasmine
– Tamil: Malligai
– Telugu: Mallepuvvu
– Kannada: Mallige
– Malayalam: Mulla
Synonyms :
जाती सुमना हृद्या मालती चेटिका तथा।
राजपुत्री च सा प्रोक्ता पुष्पेषु गुणवत्तरा॥
– Bhav Prakash Reference:
Classification in Ayurvedic Texts:
– Charaka: Not explicitly mentioned; generally grouped under aromatic flowers.
– Sushruta: Listed in Pushpa Varga (group of flowers).
– Vagbhata: Considered cooling and fragrant.
– Bhav Prakash: Classified under Pushpa Varga, used for its soothing and aromatic properties.
Habitat & Distribution:
– Native to tropical and subtropical regions.
– Cultivated widely in India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and West Bengal.
Morphology
– Leaves: Opposite, pinnate, with 5-7 leaflets.
– Flowers: White, fragrant, tubular with 5-8 lobes.
– Stem: Slender, woody, climbing.
Varieties:
– Jasminum officinale (Common Jasmine)
– Jasminum sambac (Arabian Jasmine)
Substitute/Adulterant:
– Jasminum auriculatum (adultrant in some regions).
Phytochemicals:
– Essential oils (linalool, benzyl acetate, jasmon).
– Alkaloids, flavonoids, and glycosides.
Rasapanchaka:
– Rasa (Taste): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
– Guna (Quality): Laghu (light), Snigdha (unctuous)
– Virya (Potency): Sheeta (cooling)
– Vipaka (Post-digestive effect): Katu (pungent)
– Prabhava (Special effect): Fragrance enhances mood.
– Dosha Shamakta: Balances Pitta and Kapha.
Karma
– Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, aphrodisiac.
– Useful in skin disorders, headaches, and fever.
Amayika Prayoga (Therapeutic Uses)
External
– Flower paste for skin inflammation.
– Essential oil for aromatherapy and stress relief.
Internal:
– Flower decoction for fever and digestive issues.
– Used in Arishtha (fermented formulations) for detoxification.
Part Used:
- Flowers, leaves, and essential oil.
Dose:
– Powder: 1-3 grams.
– Decoction: 50-100 ml.
– Oil: 1-2 drops for topical use.
Yoga/Formulations:
- Jati Taila: For headaches and nasal congestion.
- Chameli Ark: Used in perfumery and skincare.
Mentioned in Chandanadi Taila and Eladi Churna.
IUCN Status:
– Not evaluated (cultivated widely, not threatened).
Research Updates :
Anti-inflammatory and Antimicrobial Effects:
Antioxidant and Antiulcer Properties:
Analgesic and Anticonvulsant Activities:
