Plant Name: JASMINUM GRANIFLORUM
Local Name:
- Flora Plena
- Jasmine, Jasminum grandiflorum
- Mallika
- Oleaceae
- Pangala
Family: Disambiguation.
Jasmines are widely cultivated for their flowers, enjoyed in the garden, as house plants, and as cut flowers. The flowers are worn by women in their hair in southern and southeast Asia. Some claim that the daily consumption of Jasmine tea is effective in preventing certain cancers. Many species also yield an absolute which is used in the production of perfumes and incense.
Jasminum flowers are also used to make tea, which often has a base of green tea, but sometimes an Oolong base is used.
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