Chinese Bulk Herbs – Jasmine Flower (Su Xin Hua)

Jasmine flower helps to cleanse the body and remove toxins. When used as a tisane or mixed with green or black tea, the fragrant aroma can help to relax the nervous system. Jasmine has been used for sore throats, skin problems, anxiety, and headaches. Jasmine is one of the titular flowers in Three Flowers Tea along Chrysanthemum Flower (Ju Hua) and Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) for sore throats.

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Wind heat exterior: exuberant fire and has the effect of down-bearing fire.

Latin Name:
Jasmine lanceolarium

Chinese Name:
Su Xin Hua

Common Names:
Jasmine flowers

Parts Used:
Flower

Properties:
Plant considered deobstruent, anthelmintic, diuretic, emmenagogue. Jasmine flowers are anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-tumor, and anticarcinogenic.

Cautions:
None at this time.

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**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts, please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.