Needle Flower

(Double Jasmine)
Sanskrit: नवमल्लिका • Botanical: Jasminum sambac Ait.

This entry describes the Navamallika variety of Jasmine, which is the double-petaled Mogra. The fragrant white flowers are used extensively in garlands and perfumery. The flower properties are similar to the single-petaled variety but with stronger aroma. Referenced as a separate variety in the Pushpa Varga.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Jasmine oil, Indole, Linalool
Also Known As
English: Double Jasmine, Mogra
Sanskrit: नवमल्लिका
Hindi: मोगरा, बेला

What is Needle Flower (Suri Pushpa / सूरी पुष्प)?

This entry describes the Navamallika variety of Jasmine, which is the double-petaled Mogra. The fragrant white flowers are used extensively in garlands and perfumery. The flower properties are similar to the single-petaled variety but with stronger aroma. Referenced as a separate variety in the Pushpa Varga.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Raktapittahara (alleviates bleeding)
  • Varnya (complexion enhancer)
  • Netrya (good for eyes)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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