PHARMACOLOGY AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF JASMINUM OFFICINALE- A REVIEW

The phytochemical analysis of Jasminum officinale indicated the presence of alkaloids, coumarins, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, glycosides, emodine, leucoanthcyanins, steroids, anthocyanins, phlobatinins, essential oil and saponins. Pharmacological studies revealed that the plant exerted antimicrobial, insecticidal, antioxidant, antifertility and dermatological effects. This review described and discussed the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Jasminum officinale. Keywords: chemical constituents, pharmacology, Jasminum officinale.