Spanish Jasmine

(Spanish Jasmine)
Sanskrit: चमेली • Botanical: Jasminum grandiflorum Linn.

Chameli (Jasminum grandiflorum) is an important jasmine species used in perfumery and medicine. It is found across India growing as a large climbing shrub. The flowers are white, intensely fragrant, and bloom profusely. Chameli oil is one of the most valued attars. The flowers open at dusk releasing their sweet fragrance. It is used in skin diseases, eye disorders, and wounds. The leaves are used in dental problems. The plant flowers are larger than Mogra. Verse: 6-12, Pushpa Varga; also referenced in 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, Methyl jasmonate, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate
Also Known As
English: Spanish Jasmine, Royal Jasmine
Sanskrit: जाति, सुमना, चेतिका
Hindi: चमेली

What is Spanish Jasmine (Chameli / चमेली)?

Chameli (Jasminum grandiflorum) is an important jasmine species used in perfumery and medicine. It is found across India growing as a large climbing shrub. The flowers are white, intensely fragrant, and bloom profusely. Chameli oil is one of the most valued attars. The flowers open at dusk releasing their sweet fragrance. It is used in skin diseases, eye disorders, and wounds. The leaves are used in dental problems. The plant flowers are larger than Mogra. Verse: 6-12, Pushpa Varga; also referenced in 24-26.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Varnya (complexion enhancer)
  • Vishaghna (antidote)
  • Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
  • Vranahara (wound healing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Spanish Jasmine by Condition

Explore how Spanish Jasmine is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Spanish Jasmine for Inflammation

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