Jasmine

Sheeza Shoukat, Shagufta Kamal, Ismat Bibi, Naheed Akhter, Saima Rehman, Mohammad Khalid

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Abstract

Jasmine (Jasmine officinale) being an ornamental flower is cultivated predominantly due to its fragrant flowers. It is widely cultivated throughout the world however; China is almost 60% of its producer. Jasminum possesses countless medicinal applications such as an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, vasodilator, antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, and sedative. It can cure various diseases including ulcers, eye disorders, urinary tract infections, breast carcinomas, toothaches, skin, and venereal diseases, etc. In foods, it is applied for frozen dairy desserts, puddings, gelatins baked goods and candies. Jasminum trees have prime importance in mythology, and their flowers have universal practice in religious worship. This book chapter presents a brief overview of the classification, cultivation, and important chemical constituents of Jasminum spp. Moreover, this review also presents a systematic account of Jasminum and its therapeutic uses.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEssentials of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages909-934
Number of pages26
ISBN (Electronic)9783031354038
ISBN (Print)9783031354021
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023

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