March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Mulla (Jasminum grandiflorum) is a world famous flower commonly found in home gardens of Kerala. Jasmine is the English name of Mulla and is known as the queen of flowers. The plant is known for the sweet fragrance of little milky-white flowers.

Jasmine is an ornamental flower. Women of almost all cultures in India wear a tiny garland of jasmine flowers in their hair. Hindu brides wear jasmine garlands in such a way to cover the long hair.

Ayurveda as well as other medical systems use jasmine (jati in Hindi) in treating excess stress and anxiety. It is also used in treating insect bites. It is also used in treating different types of headaches.

The essential oil is diuretic, astringent, anthelmintic, antidepressant, aphrodisiac and stimulant.

Aromatherapy essential oil from jasmine is extracted by distillation.

The essential oil obtained from the flowers is used in aromatherapy. The smell has powers to balance male and female hormone levels. It is also used to relieve nervous tension, depression, head aches, insomnia etc.

It is a good aphrodisiac too. The smell is sensual.

Jasminum grandiflorum belongs to the family Oleaceae.