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Medicinal

Essential oils

From the book of Siddha Medicine - traditional ancient Tamil herbal medicine. For information only - oral use not advised. Ground up leaves applied topically increases sexual passion. Jasmine flowers scattered in bridal bed for same purpose. Flowers applied to breast increases milk production. Chew the leaves to cure mouth ulcers(do not swallow the juice). Sap from Jasmine leaves will cure corns (so may be corrosive). Cures 'white' leprosy and 'skin disorders'.
Raamachandran, R. (2008) Herbs of Siddha Medicine vol 1. Printer Champion Process, Tamil Nadu, India

Other use

Flavouring (for Jasmine tea)

Geographical distribution

  • Asia-Tropical, Indian Subcontinent, Bangladesh
  • Asia-Tropical, Indian Subcontinent, India
  • Asia-Tropical, Indo-China, Myanmar

Jasminum sambac Soland.

Family: OLEACEAE
Genus: Jasminum
Species: sambac Soland.
Common names: Arabian Jasmine
Distribution summary: Bangladesh, India, Myanmar
Habit: Climber
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Habitat: lowland areas of tropics and sub tropics
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Wolfson Terrace (T)
Reason for growing: Medicinal, other use


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