Jasminum officinale
Jasminum officinale, commonly known as common jasmine, is a highly fragrant climbing shrub celebrated for its exquisite white blossoms. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is utilized for its calming, sedative, and anti-inflammatory properties. This versatile plant remains a cornerstone in aromatherapy and herbal remedies worldwide for promoting relaxation.
- Scientific name: Jasminum officinale
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Jasminum officinale, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales. It is a member of the Oleaceae family and falls under the genus Jasminum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Jasminum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a varied geographical distribution across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the Mediterranean regions, it is also established in Southwestern Europe, specifically in France and Portugal. Additionally, the species extends its reach into Southeastern Europe, where it is located in Bulgaria. Together, these locations highlight the wide environmental range that Jasminum officinale can inhabit.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Türkiye-in-Europe | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jasminum officinale has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-tridecanone, cirsiliol, flavonoids, gallic acid, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-tridecanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cirsiliol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spermidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Jasminum officinale has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jasminum officinale has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Hypoglycemic, MRSA, Proteus vulgaris.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MRSA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus vulgaris | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |