What Are Some of the Medicinal Purposes of Jasminum Grandiflorum?

Antibiotic

• Indians often use Jasminum grandiflorum to treat skin problems. The leaf juice can be applied to clear up corns and to treat mouth ulcerations. According to scientists at the Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, the antisecretory and antioxidant components of Jasminum grandiflorum may also treat peptic ulcers.

  Further, in the Ethnobotanical Leaflets journal, researchers Priya Joy and Dr. D. Patric Raja also confirmed that a callus extract of Jasminum grandiflorum produces an antibiotic effect upon typhoid fever and staph infections. In their findings, they stress that Jasmine oil may serve as a mainstream antibiotic treatment.

Diuretic

• The leaves, stem, bark and root of the Jasminum grandiflorum all contain mannitol, a known diuretic. Diuretics aid in the flushing of the kidneys and in the removal of salt and water from the body. Physicians commonly prescribe diuretics to treat high blood pressure and heart problems caused by high blood pressure. Diuretics also treat edema, kidney stones and osteoporosis.

Emmenagogue

• According to Joy and Raja's research reported in the Ethnobotanical Leaflets journal, Jasminum grandiflorum also has emmenagogic effects. Emmenagogues encourage menstruation to relieve menstrual cramps or late menses. Because of this effect, pregnant women should not consume Jasmine or expose themselves to Jasmine essential oil. However, according to Annie's Remedy, using Jasmine oil in natal massage will aid in the relief of pain from childbirth. After childbirth, Jasmine oil can promote breast milk production and lactation.