common jasmine
Jasminum officinale · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (239 studies) · ★★★★★
Common jasmine, scientifically known as Jasminum officinale, is a fragrant, climbing evergreen shrub celebrated for its intoxicating aroma. Renowned in traditional medicine, its blossoms possess calming, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used in aromatherapy and herbal infusions, this versatile plant offers profound therapeutic benefits for relaxation and wellness.
Names
Common Names
- Summer Jasmine
- common jasmine
- jasmine
- jessamine
- white jasmine
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- jazmín blanco
- Jazmín común
- estrellita
- Jazmín morisco
German:
- echter Jasmin
- weißer Jasmin
French:
- jasmin commun
- jasmin officinal
- Jasmin blanc
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Jasminum officinaleSynonyms
- Jasminum officinale f. affine
- Jasminum officinale var. affine
- Jasminum officinale var. acutum
- Jasminum officinale var. piliferum
- Jasminum affine
- Jasminum ochroleucum
- Jasminum officinale var. tibeticum
- Jasminum officinale var. tenuifolium
- Jasminum officinale var. bosphoricum
- Jasminum officinale var. aureovariegatum
- Jasminum officinale var. pumilum
- Jasminum officinale var. argenteovariegatum
- Jasminum officinale var. aureum
- Jasminum officinale f. aureovariegatum
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Jasminum officinale, is most highly valued for its fragrant flower, which serves as the primary part used in traditional and modern medicine. These delicate, white blossoms are harvested to create essential oils, infusions, and teas, often utilized for their calming properties and ability to alleviate stress or anxiety. Because the aromatic compounds are concentrated within the petals, the flower remains the most essential component for therapeutic applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower | Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Jasminum officinale has 63 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Methyl-quinoline, 2-TRIDECANONE, 2-Vinyl pyridine, 6,10,14-trimethyl pentadecan-2-one, Alcohols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Methyl-quinoline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-TRIDECANONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-Vinyl pyridine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6,10,14-trimethyl pentadecan-2-one | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alcohols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BENZYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BENZYL BENZOATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BENZYL CYANIDE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cirsiliol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Creosol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2-Methyl-quinoline
- Dr. Duke
2-TRIDECANONE
- Heliyon
2-Vinyl pyridine
- Dr. Duke
6,10,14-trimethyl pentadecan-2-one
- Dr. Duke
Alcohols
- Dr. Duke
BENZYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
BENZYL BENZOATE
- Dr. Duke
BENZYL CYANIDE
- Dr. Duke
Cirsiliol
- Heliyon
Creosol
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Jasminum officinale has 159 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Hypoglycemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jasminum officinale has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Hypoglycemic, MRSA, Proteus vulgaris.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | European journal of microbiology & immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | European journal of microbiology & immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MRSA | Ancient science of life (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Proteus vulgaris | European journal of microbiology & immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | European journal of microbiology & immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | European journal of microbiology & immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | Endocrine, metabolic & immune disorders drug targets (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| dried flower powders | Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extracts | Ancient science of life (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts prepared in cold and hot water | European journal of microbiology & immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |