Cape Jasmine is a highly fragrant, waxy blooming, lustrous evergreen shrub growing to 6 1/2 ft (2 m) having dark green foliage and leaves, scented double white flowers (produced in spring and summer) and orange red fruit, native to southeastern provinces of China.
Plant Description
History
Types & Varieties
Mechanism of Action
Additional Information
Key Actions
Usable Parts
Fruit.
The fruit is gathered when it turns reddish-yellow.
Directions of Preparation
Recommended Dosage
Its Active Constituents:
• Cape Jasmine contain:
• Active principles (such as Nonacosane, Beta Sitosterol, D-Mannitol, Gardenoside, Geniposide, Genipin Gentiobioside).
• Its fruit contain:
Precaution:
* Avoid in Diarrhea.
* Do not take if taking prescribed medication for High Blood Pressure.
Health Benefits of Cape Jasmine
Circulatory System
• Cape Jasmine Fruit staunches bleeding and is taken for Nose bleeds, rectal bleeding and urinary bleeding.
Foods & Circulatory System
Detoxification
• Its a bitter, cold herb used mostly to relieve symptoms associated with heat (such as Fever, irritability, restlessness, Insomnia, Cystitis, painful urination and Jaundice).
Foods & Detoxification
Digestive System
• Cape Jasmine have anti-gastritic and acid-neutralizing capacities that protects the Digestive tract against a numerous gastro-intestinal issues and may be useful in the treatment and/or protection of Gastritis, acid Reflux, ulcers, lesions and Infections caused by H. pylori action (Food and Chemical Toxicology Publication).
Foods & Digestive System
Immune System
• Cape Jasmine Essential Oil two (2) compounds (geniposide and genipin) have shown Anti-Inflammatory and anti-oxidants, thus Fight free radical damage and in-turn offer protection against Diabetes, heart disease and Liver disease.
Foods & Immune System
Infections
• Cape Jasmine and Jasmine are both have anti-viral, Anti-Biotic and anti-fungal properties, that may help prevent sickness and help Fight harmful bacteria and viral Infections.
• Its flowers are the source of the Essential Oil which is an anti-septic.
Foods & Infections
Metabolism
• Its genipin and ursolic acid contents are very helpful to the digestion of fats by enhancing production of necessary enzymes (Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry).
Foods & Metabolism
Musculoskeletal System
• Cape Jasmine Oil and tea have pain-reducing effects by increasing mechanical withdrawal threshold and thermal withdrawal latency, possibly through gardenoside (a compound in its Fruits), thus beneficial in Fighting pains, aches and discomfort associated with Headaches, PMS, Arthritis, injuries, Sprains and Muscle Cramps.
• It can also improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and help deliver more oxygen and nutrients to healing body parts.
Foods & Musculoskeletal System
Reproductive Health
• Cape Jasmine and Jasmine are both scented and have aphrodiziac qualities, which benefit sensuality, Energy and arousal (improve libido).
Foods & Reproductive Health
Respiratory System
• Inhaling its Essential Oil or rubbing it over the chest Fights Colds, Respiratory Infections, Sinus Infections and Congestion, largely due to its anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant and anti-viral compounds.
Foods & Respiratory System
Skin Health
• Diluted Cape Jasmine Essential Oil mixed with Coconut Oil is applied over the Skin, Wounds, scratches, scrapes, Bruises or cuts to Fight Infection and promote healing.
Foods & Skin Health
The Brain & Nervous System
• Cape Jasmine is beneficial to Alzheimer’s Disease patients as it can help with memory improvement, especially among senior citizens and its two (2) major compounds (geniposide and gardenoside), also have Anti-Inflammatory effects that address memory deficits underlying mechanisms.
• It can also help lift mood, improve circulation and enhance cognition, through its stimulating effects.
• Its flowers smelling is known to promote relaxation and help to treat mood disorders, including Depression, Anxiety and restlessness.
• Cape Jasmine and Jasmine are both mood-booster and stress-reliever, thus useful as a natural remedy for Depression, Anxiety, emotional Stress, low libido and Insomnia. Its extracts have an anti-depressant effect roughly two (2) hours through its quick brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) expression enhancement in the limbic system (the brains emotional center).
Foods & Nervous System
Weight Management
• Cape Jasmine geniposide and genipin Anti-Inflammatory actions may also help reduce high Cholesterol, insulin resistance/glucose intolerance and Liver damage, hence may be effective in reducing Obesity, especially when combined with exercise and a healthy diet (Journal of Exercise Nutrition and Biochemistry, 2014).
Foods & Weight Management
