Jasminum sambac
Jasminum sambac
Jasminum sambac is a flowering plant utilized across various traditional medicine systems. It has been historically applied for a wide range of conditions, including fever, headache, insomnia, abdominal complaints, dysentery, and dermatosis, as well as for its potential anesthetic and anodyne properties. Scientific evidence regarding its therapeutic efficacy in humans is limited. Some studies suggest potential MAO-A inhibitory activity in volatile components, though these results remain preliminary. Other research has focused on the plant's physiological responses to environmental stressors and pathogens. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.
- Traditionally for
- headache · fever
- Traditions
- Unani · traditional · TCM
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- headache
- fever
- lactifuge
- sores
- abdominal complaints
- anesthetic
- anodyne
- congestion
- conjunctivitis
- decongestant
- dermatosis
- dysentery
- fracture
- insomnia
- sapraemia
What the science says
- Jasminum sambac showed dose-dependent, non-monotonic modulation of copper toxicity by polypropylene microplastics, affecting Cu partitioning and redox photosynthetic networks.
- This study found that combining titanium dioxide nanoparticles and methyl jasmonate can reduce cadmium toxicity and enhance α-farnesene accumulation in Jasminum sambac.
- Four key LBD genes showed significant differential expression during early Sclerotium rolfsii infection in Jasminum sambac, suggesting roles in defense responses.
- The study identified volatile components in Jasminum species flowers and found potential MAO-A inhibitory activity, but results are preliminary.
- Jasminum sambac maintained gas exchange and water use efficiency under ambient air pollution.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jasminum sambac?
Jasminum sambac (Jasminum sambac) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Jasminum sambac traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Jasminum sambac for: headache, fever, lactifuge, sores, abdominal complaints, anesthetic. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Jasminum sambac?
Jasminum sambac appears in these traditions in our sources: Unani, traditional, TCM.
What does the scientific evidence say about Jasminum sambac?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Jasminum sambac; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Jasminum sambac showed dose-dependent, non-monotonic modulation of copper toxicity by polypropylene microplastics, affecting Cu partitioning and redox photosynthetic networks.
How strong is the evidence for Jasminum sambac?
The strongest finding for Jasminum sambac carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Jasminum sambac safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Jasminum sambac in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Jasminum sambac interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Jasminum sambac in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
Is Jasminum sambac a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Polypropylene Microplastics Bidirectionally Modulate Copper Toxicity in Jasminum sambac by Rewiring Glutathione and Porphyrin-Photosynthetic Networks. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Physiological and biochemical traits mediate species-specific air pollution tolerance in ornamental plants. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Comparative analysis of flower volatiles from four Jasminum species growing in Egypt using multivariate analysis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the LBD gene family in Jasminum sambac. literature abstract metadata
- T2 From Safety to Flavor: Nano-TiO2-MeJA Synergistically Alleviates Cadmium Toxicity and Mediates Terpenoid Reprogramming, and Promotes α-Farnesene Accumulation and Refreshing Aroma. literature abstract metadata