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Jasminum grandiflorum Linn

Jasminum grandiflorum Linn

Jasminum grandiflorum Linn belongs to Oleaceae family.

The English names for this herb are Common White Garden Jasmine, Jasmine.

The Urdu names for this herb are Chambeli, Chameli.

Warning: Use of jasmine oil over scalp for longer period of time may turn the hairs grey.

Description

Jasminum grandiflorum Linn. A large twining nearly glabrous shrub, often seen suberect, branches striate. Leaves opposite, imparipmnate, 5-12.5 cm \ong, pe\\o\e and rach\s margined, leaflets 7-11, the terminal 2.5-3.8 by 1.3-1.8 cm; larger than the rest but not very morbidly so, rhomboid ovate or lanceolate, acute or acuminate; the lateral ovate, usually obtuse, mucronate, the distal pair with broad connate bases often confluent with the terminal, the proximal pair shortly petiolulate, the intermediate sessile. Flowers 3.3-8 cm across, white, often tinged with pink outside, in lax axillary and terminal cymes longer than the leaves. Pedicels 1.3-2.5 cm long; bracts, the lower often large, ovate to spathulate-oblong, foliaceous. the upper small, linear. Calyx 5-10 mm long, glabrous, tube 2.5 mm long or less; lobes 5, subulate, 2-3 times as long as the tube. Corolla-tube 1.8-2.5 cm long; lobes 5, elliptic or obovate carpels

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological action of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn's Decoction (leaves) is Analgesic.

The pharmacological actions of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn are Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-bilious, Anti-phlegmatic, Anti-septic, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Bitter, Blood Purifier, Brain Tonic, Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Exhilarant, Hepatoprotective, Mild Anaesthetic, Skin Tonic, Stimulant.

The pharmacological action of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn's Flower is Aphrodisiac.

The pharmacological action of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn's Fruit is Narcotic.

The pharmacological action of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn's Leaves is Anti-ulcer.

The pharmacological action of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn's Oil is Nervine Sedative.

The pharmacological action of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn's Root is Skin Tonic.

Indications

The indications of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn's Decoction (leaves) are Toothache, Stomatitis.

The indications of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn's Decoction (root) are Neuralgia, Arthritis, Phlegmatic Disorders, Paralysis, Amenorrhoea.

The indications of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn are Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Sexual Debility.

The indication of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn's Flower is Sexual Debility.

The indication of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn's Leaves is Mouth Ulcers.

The indications of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn's Tea(root) are Headache, Insomnia.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperament of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn's Root is 2nd order, warm and dry.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Flower of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn is Aromatic.

Taste: Flower: Sharp Bitter.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Root3.000 – 5.000 gN/A

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Jasminum grandiflorum Linn.

Substitutes

The substitute of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn is Jasminum sambac Ait..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn are Astringent Principle, Essential Oil, Jasminine, Resins, Salicylic Acid, Volatile Oil.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn are Rosa damascena Miller, Viola odorata Linn..

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Jasminum grandiflorum Linn. (work in progress)