Chinese star-jessamine
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Trachelospermum jasminoides is a climbing plant utilized in various traditional medicinal practices. It has been historically applied to address conditions such as abscesses, boils, fever, sore throat, rheumatism, arthritis, snakebites, and as an analgesic. Regarding scientific evidence, some studies suggest that TCG from the plant may alleviate osteoarthritis by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and enhancing chondrocyte survival, though broader clinical data is limited. Other research has focused on its mitochondrial genome and its role in wastewater treatment, where its contribution was not statistically significant. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded.
- Traditionally for
- abscess · analgesic
- Traditions
- TCM
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- abscess
- analgesic
- arthritis
- boils
- fever
- rheumatism
- snakebite
- sore throat
What the science says
- The study describes the mitochondrial genome of Trachelospermum jasminoides, revealing multiple conformations mediated by repetitive sequences.
- This study found that Trachelospermum jasminoides showed high removal efficiencies of turbidity, TSS, COD, and certain benzotriazoles in laundry wastewater treatment, with plant contribution not statistically significant.
- TCG from Trachelospermum jasminoides alleviated osteoarthritis by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and enhancing chondrocyte survival.
- Trachelospermum jasminoides showed moderate photosynthetic stability across light gradients compared to other species under study.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chinese star-jessamine?
Chinese star-jessamine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Chinese star-jessamine traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Chinese star-jessamine for: abscess, analgesic, arthritis, boils, fever, rheumatism. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Chinese star-jessamine?
Chinese star-jessamine appears in these traditions in our sources: TCM.
What does the scientific evidence say about Chinese star-jessamine?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Chinese star-jessamine; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study describes the mitochondrial genome of Trachelospermum jasminoides, revealing multiple conformations mediated by repetitive sequences.
How strong is the evidence for Chinese star-jessamine?
The strongest finding for Chinese star-jessamine carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Chinese star-jessamine safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Chinese star-jessamine in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Chinese star-jessamine interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Chinese star-jessamine in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Chinese star-jessamine?
Chinese star-jessamine is also known as: Faux jasmin.
Is Chinese star-jessamine 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 Trachelogenin alleviates osteoarthritis by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis and enhancing chondrocyte survival. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Treatment of real laundry wastewater using vertical flow constructed wetland planted with the ornamental climbing plant Trachelospermum jasminoides: assessing the removal of conventional pollutants and benzotriazoles. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Repeat-mediated recombination results in Complex DNA structure of the mitochondrial genome of Trachelospermum jasminoides. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Photosynthetic Homeostasis Mechanism and Configuration Application of Woody Plants in Green Wall Under Light Gradients of Building Facades with Different Orientations. literature abstract metadata