Jasminum sambac Linn. (Family-Oleaceae)
commonly known as Motia or lily 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 world2. Our thorough literature
search revealed an interesting fact that
though the plant is a popular remedy for a
variety of ailments, 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.