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, pharmacognostical, phytochemical and pharmacological studies conducted on J.sambac and also highlight unexplored potential of it.