Jasminum officinale Jessamine (Oleaceae) Deciduous climber

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Jasminum officinale
Jessamine
Deciduous climber
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The Jasminum officinale plant species is found in W. Asia to E. Asia. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Jessamine.

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Latin Name:  Jasminum officinale
Common Name:  Jessamine
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Shrubberies and forests, usually on humus-rich soils, 1200 - 3000 metres in the Himalayas[51, 145].

Medicinal Information: The leaf juice is applied to corns and otorrhoea[218, 240]. The leaves contain salicylic acid (found also in the bark of Salix species and used as an analgesic, febrifuge etc)[218, 240]. The root is used in the treatment of ringworm[240]. The flowers are aphrodisiac, antiseptic, antispasmodic, galactogogue and tonic[178, 218, 238]. They are mainly used in aromatherapy (see below). The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. Its keyword is 'Aphrodisiac'[210]. It is used in the treatment of depression, nervous tension, impotence, frigity, menstrual disorders and weak digestion[238].

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