Jasmine

(Arabian Jasmine)
Sanskrit: मालती • Botanical: Jasminum sambac Ait.

Bela/Mogra (Jasminum sambac) is one of the most beloved fragrant flowers in India. It is an evergreen climbing shrub. The white, highly fragrant flowers bloom throughout warm months. The flowers are used in garlands, perfumery, and medicine. They are considered cooling and useful in skin diseases, eye disorders, and as an antidote. The flower oil is valuable in aromatherapy. The plant grows as a vine or shrub with glossy dark green leaves. It can grow 12-12.5 x 2-2.5 inches across. There are single and double-flowered varieties. The flowers are used in making attar (essential oil). Dose: 4-6 flowers; external application as paste. Verse: 24-26.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Jasmone, Linalool, Benzyl acetate, Indole
Also Known As
English: Arabian Jasmine, Mogra
Sanskrit: मालती, मल्लिका, वार्षिकी, माधवी
Hindi: बेला, मोगरा, मोतिया

What is Jasmine (Bela / बेला)?

Bela/Mogra (Jasminum sambac) is one of the most beloved fragrant flowers in India. It is an evergreen climbing shrub. The white, highly fragrant flowers bloom throughout warm months. The flowers are used in garlands, perfumery, and medicine. They are considered cooling and useful in skin diseases, eye disorders, and as an antidote. The flower oil is valuable in aromatherapy. The plant grows as a vine or shrub with glossy dark green leaves. It can grow 12-12.5 x 2-2.5 inches across. There are single and double-flowered varieties. The flowers are used in making attar (essential oil). Dose: 4-6 flowers; external application as paste. Verse: 24-26.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Varnya (complexion enhancer)
  • Vishaghna (antidote)
  • Netrahita (good for eyes)
  • Vranashodhana (wound cleanser)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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