Thursday, April 4, 2013

Sampagita (Jasminum sambac Linn.,JASMINE,Mo Li Hua)

Properties
· Leaves and flowers, antipyretic and decongestant; roots, analgesic. 
· Flowers, lactifuge.
· Flower extract, deodorant. 
· Considered an aphrodisiac, anti-depressant, antiseptic, cicatrisant, expectorant, anti-spasmodic, galactagogue, sedative, parturient, and uterine tonic.

Edibility
· Flowers used to make jamine tea.

Cosmetic
· Infusion of flowers used as a face wash because of its fragrance, cleansing and soothing properties.
· Flowers in ben oil or coconut oil for hair, facial or body use or as a perfume oil or perfume base.
· Digestion with vegetable oil to make oil tinctures or liniments.

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