Jasminum sambac
Jasminium sambac (flower)
Jasminum sambac, commonly known as Arabian jasmine, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub celebrated globally for its intoxicating scent. Renowned in traditional medicine, its flowers possess potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used in aromatherapy and herbal infusions, this versatile plant offers significant therapeutic benefits for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Jasminum sambac
- Family: Oleaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Oleaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Jasminum as the species Jasminum sambac.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Oleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Jasminum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Jasminum sambac, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Poland, it is referred to as jaśmin wielkolistny, while in Bengali, it is called বেলি ফুল. In Punjabi, it is commonly known as موتیا, and in Sweden, it is called Arabisk jasmin. Furthermore, in Arabic, the plant is identified as فل.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | jaśmin wielkolistny | Wikidata |
| bn | বেলি ফুল | Wikidata |
| pnb | موتیا | Wikidata |
| sv | Arabisk jasmin | Wikidata |
| ar | فل | Wikidata |
| nl | Arabische jasmijn | Wikidata |
| az | Sambak jasmini | Wikidata |
| tl | Sampagita | Wikidata |
| nan | Ba̍k-nī | Wikidata |
| id | Melati putih | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in Mauritius and Madagascar. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits India and Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is located within the East Himalaya region of the subcontinent. These diverse locations highlight the wide ecological range of Jasminum sambac.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Maldives | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Christmas I. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Gilbert Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Jasminum sambac, utilizes various parts for its medicinal and aromatic properties. The fragrant flowers are the most prominent feature, widely used in perfumery and traditional medicine to soothe the nervous system and alleviate anxiety. The green leaves are also utilized in various herbal preparations for their potential antiseptic and anti-inflammatory qualities. While the roots are less commonly used in modern aromatherapy, they are sometimes employed in traditional practices for their grounding effects. Most importantly, the essential oils extracted from the blossoms provide a concentrated source of therapeutic compounds used to enhance mood, reduce stress, and promote relaxation.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Jasminum sambac has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include linalool, (E)-beta-ocimene, (E,E)-alpha-farnesene, benzyl acetate, cis-3-hexenyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| linalool | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E)-beta-ocimene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (E,E)-alpha-farnesene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-3-hexenyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citronellol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dotriacontanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nitric oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Jasminum sambac has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Jasminum sambac has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include insomnia, breast cancer, bruises, colon cancer, dental caries.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| insomnia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bruises | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dental caries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myocardial infarction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| necrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |