Jasminum sambac L.
A small evergreen vine or shrub , scarcely climbing . Leaves opposite , membranous , broadly ovate or elliptic , obtuse glabrous , base rounded or subcordate , petiole hairy . Flower fragrant , pedicellate , solitary or 3-flowered terminal cyme ; white . Calyx hairy , teeth 5-9 , linear-subulate . Corolla lobes as long as tube , narrowly oblong , acute or obtuse . Fruit carpel 1-2 subglobose .
- Family: Oleaceae
- Habit: A suberect shrub , scarcely climbing , young branches pubescent .
- Habitat: Full sun to partial shaded areas .
- Status : Common
Vernacular names
English - Arabian jasmine
Hindi - Madan mogra
Malayalam - Mulla
Tamil - Kodi mulli , Gundu malli
Kannada - Mallige
Medicinal Uses
* The flower buds help in treatment of ulcers , vesicles , boils , skin diseases and eye disorder .
* The leaves extract against breast tumors .
* Used to treat cardiovascular problems , liver diseases .
* It is used on skin to reduce the amount of breast milk , for skin diseases and to speed up wound healing .
* Inhaled to improve mood , reduce stress and reduce food craving .
