jasminum sambac Linn.(family-oleaceae)
commonly knowon as motia orlily jasmine is
a scandent or sub-erect shrub with young
pubescent branches, broadly ovate or
elliptic, opposite leaves, white, very
fragrant flowers cultivated nearly
throughout the tropical and sub-tropical
parts of the world our thorough literature
search revealed an interesting fact that
though the plant is a popular remedy for a
variety of ailmens, very little effort have
been made to verify its efficacy through
scientific screenings in animal model.the
present review highlights the various folk,
Ayurvedic uses,