Jasmine

Jasmine/Drug Interactions:

  • AnalgesicsAnalgesics: In animal research, the methanolic extract of Jasminum amplexicaule had analgesic effects (10).
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitorsAngiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors isolated from Jasminum species include sambacein I and II and oleacein (76); theoretically, these may affect the activity of ACE inhibitor drugs when used concomitantly.
  • AnthelminticsAnthelmintics: Ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Jasminum fruticans L. branches had anthelmintic activity against pinworms, Syphacia obvelata, and Aspiculuris tetraptera in animal research (9).
  • Antianxiety agentsAntianxiety agents: According to clinical research, jasmine used in aromatherapy may produce calm and vigorous mood states (2).
  • AntibioticsAntibiotics: In vitro, jasmine oil and extracts have shown antibacterial effects (77; 78; 79). The antimicrobial effects of jasmine have been investigated by other authors, but further details are not available at this time (80; 81).
  • AntidiarrhealsAntidiarrheals: In animal research, the methanolic extract of Jasminum amplexicaule had antidiarrheal effects (10).
  • AntifungalsAntifungals: According to laboratory research, jasmine may inhibit fungi spore germination (6).
  • AntihypertensivesAntihypertensives: According to clinical research, jasmine used in aromatherapy may reduce diastolic blood pressure (3); however, use in aromatherapy massage resulted in increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure (41).
  • Anti-inflammatoriesAnti-inflammatories: In animal research, ethanolic extract of Jasminum officinale had anti-inflammatory effects against acute (xylene-induced ear edema) and chronic (cotton-pellet granuloma) inflammation (11).
  • AntilipemicsAntilipemics: In animal research, jasmine green tea had hypocholesterolemic effects (82).
  • AntineoplasticsAntineoplastics: In animal research, oral administration of ethanolic extract of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn. flowers prevented the formation of tumors (83). Anticancer effects of natural jasmonates, including methyl jasmonate, have been shown in vitro (84).
  • AntispasmodicsAntispasmodics: In vitro, in guinea pig ileum, Jasminum grandiflora L. had spasmolytic effects (85).
  • Antiulcer and gastric acid-reducing agentsAntiulcer and gastric acid-reducing agents: In vitro, ethanolic extract of Jasminum grandiflorum L. leaves had antiulcer effects (12).
  • AntiviralsAntivirals: In vitro, oleuropein derived from flowers of Jasminum officinale var. grandiflorum blocked HBsAg secretion; in animal research, this agent reduced viremia in duck hepatitis B-infected ducks (86).
  • BenzodiazepinesBenzodiazepines: In animal research, the effect of jasmine odor on the sleep-wake state in rats was determined (87). Further details are not available at this time. According to clinical trials, jasmine inhalation may increase sedation (43).
  • DiureticsDiuretics: According to traditional use, jasmine may have diuretic properties.
  • GalactagoguesGalactagogues: In the Ayurvedic tradition, jasmine has been used as a lactifuge (40). Preliminary clinical research found that application of jasmine flowers to the breast significantly decreased prolactin levels, breast engorgement, and milk production (4).
  • Heart rate-regulating agentsHeart rate-regulating agents: In human research evaluating the effect of jasmine tea aroma on autonomic nerve activity, jasmine tea odor, as well as individual components of jasmine thought to be responsible for its odor, (S)-(+)-linalool and (R)-(-)-linalool, caused a statistically significant decrease in heart rate, compared to the control group (2). In other human research, in participants who preferred jasmine tea odor, a statistically significant reduced heart rate was observed compared to the control group (42).
  • HematologicsHematologics: Zhang et al. determined that epicatechin isomers from jasmine green tea protected against free radical-induced lysis of red blood cells (88).
  • HepatotoxinsHepatotoxins: In vitro, oleuropein derived from flowers of Jasminum officinale var. grandiflorum blocked HBsAg secretion; in animal research, this agent reduced viremia in duck hepatitis B-infected ducks (86).
  • Hormonal agentsHormonal agents: In clinical research, jasmine flowers placed on the breasts decreased blood levels of prolactin (4).
  • Neurologic agentsNeurologic agents: In human research, jasmine tea odor, as well as individual components of jasmine thought to be responsible for its odor, (S)-(+)-linalool and (R)-(-)-linalool, promoted a statistically significant decrease in negative moods such as tension, anxiety, anger, and hostility (2).
  • Pulmonary agentsPulmonary agents: According to clinical research, jasmine oil used in aromatherapy may increase breathing rate (41).
  • SedativesSedatives: According to clinical research, jasmine used in aromatherapy may produce calm and vigorous mood states (2). In addition, clinical trials have shown that jasmine inhalation may increase sedation (43). In animal research, the effect of jasmine odor on the sleep-wake state in rats was determined (87). Further details are not available at this time.
  • VasodilatorsVasodilators: In isolated thoracic aorta, an aqueous extract of jasmine had a vasodilatory effect (70). In vitro, jasmolactones B and D from Jasminum multiflorum had coronary vasodilating and cardiotropic activities (69).
  • Wound-healing agentsWound-healing agents: In animal research, the ethanolic extract of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn. flower improved wound-healing activity (89). Improvements were noted in epithelization, reduction in wound area, increased wet and dry granulation tissue weight, and hydroxyproline content. Histological studies showed increased well-organized bands of collagen and fibroblast counts, and reduced inflammatory cells.

    • Jasmine/Herb/Supplement Interactions:

  • AnalgesicsAnalgesics: In animal research, the methanolic extract of Jasminum amplexicaule had analgesic effects (10).
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitorsAngiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors isolated from Jasminum species include sambacein I and II and oleacein (76); theoretically, these may affect the activity of herbs and supplements with ACE inhibitory effects.
  • AnthelminticsAnthelmintics: Ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Jasminum fruticans L. branches had anthelmintic activity against pinworms, Syphacia obvelata, and Aspiculuris tetraptera in animal research (9).
  • Antianxiety agentsAntianxiety agents: According to clinical research, jasmine used in aromatherapy may produce calm and vigorous mood states (2).
  • AntibacterialsAntibacterials: In vitro, jasmine oil and extracts had antibacterial effects (77; 78; 79). The antimicrobial effects of jasmine have been investigated by other authors, but further details are not available at this time (80; 81).
  • AntidiarrhealsAntidiarrheals: In animal research, the methanolic extract of Jasminum amplexicaule had antidiarrheal effects (10).
  • AntifungalsAntifungals: According to laboratory research, jasmine may inhibit fungi spore germination (6).
  • Anti-inflammatoriesAnti-inflammatories: In animal research, ethanolic extract of Jasminum officinale had anti-inflammatory effects against acute (xylene-induced ear edema) and chronic (cotton-pellet granuloma) inflammation (11).
  • AntilipemicsAntilipemics: In animal research, jasmine green tea had hypocholesterolemic effects (82).
  • AntineoplasticsAntineoplastics: In animal research, oral administration of ethanolic extract of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn. flowers prevented the formation of tumors (83). The anticancer effects of natural jasmonates, including methyl jasmonate, have been shown in vitro (84).
  • AntioxidantsAntioxidants: In vitro, jasmine oil had antioxidant effects against the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical (7). In vitro, benzyl acetate from jasmine had antioxidant effects (7). (2S)-5,7,3',5'-Tetrahydroxy-flavanone-7-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside isolated from Jasminum lanceolarium had antioxidant effects against DPPH (8).
  • AntispasmodicsAntispasmodics: In vitro, in guinea pig ileum, Jasminum grandiflora L. had spasmolytic effects (85).
  • Antiulcer and gastric acid-reducing agentsAntiulcer and gastric acid-reducing agents: In vitro, ethanolic extract of Jasminum grandiflorum L. leaves had antiulcer effects (12).
  • AntiviralsAntivirals: In vitro, oleuropein derived from flowers of Jasminum officinale var. grandiflorum blocked HBsAg secretion; in animal research, this agent reduced viremia in duck hepatitis B-infected ducks (86).
  • DiureticsDiuretics: According to traditional use, jasmine may have diuretic properties.
  • GalactagoguesGalactagogues: In the Ayurvedic tradition, jasmine has been used as a lactifuge (40). Preliminary clinical research found that application of jasmine flowers to the breast significantly decreased prolactin levels, breast engorgement, and milk production (4).
  • Heart rate-regulating agentsHeart rate-regulating agents: In human research evaluating the effect of jasmine tea aroma on autonomic nerve activity, jasmine tea odor, as well as individual components of jasmine thought to be responsible for its odor, (S)-(+)-linalool and (R)-(-)-linalool, caused a statistically significant decrease in heart rate, compared to the control group (2). In other human research, in participants who preferred jasmine tea odor, a statistically significant reduced heart rate was observed compared to the control group (42).
  • HematologicsHematologics: Zhang et al. determined that epicatechin isomers from jasmine green tea protected against free radical-induced lysis of red blood cells (88).
  • HepaticsHepatics: In vitro, oleuropein derived from flowers of Jasminum officinale var. grandiflorum blocked HBsAg secretion; in animal research, this agent reduced viremia in duck hepatitis B-infected ducks (86).
  • Hormonal agentsHormonal agents: In clinical research, jasmine flowers placed on the breasts decreased blood levels of prolactin (4).
  • Hypertensives/hypotensivesHypertensives/hypotensives: According to clinical research, jasmine used in aromatherapy may reduce diastolic blood pressure (3); however, use in aromatherapy massage resulted in increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure (41). Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors isolated from Jasminum species include sambacein I and II and oleacein (76); theoretically, these may affect the activity of herbs and supplements with antihypertensive activity.
  • Neurologic agentsNeurologic agents: In human research, jasmine tea odor, as well as individual components of jasmine thought to be responsible for its odor, (S)-(+)-linalool and (R)-(-)-linalool, promoted a statistically significant decrease in negative moods such as tension, anxiety, anger, and hostility (2).
  • Pulmonary agentsPulmonary agents: According to clinical research, jasmine oil used in aromatherapy may increase breathing rate (41).
  • SedativesSedatives: According to clinical research, jasmine used in aromatherapy may produce calm and vigorous mood states (2). In addition, clinical trials have shown that jasmine inhalation may increase sedation (43). In animal research, the effect of jasmine odor on the sleep-wake state in rats was determined (87). Further details are not available at this time.
  • SoySoy: In human research, the effects of a three-month treatment with a cosmetic product containing soy and jasmine were investigated on dermal extracellular matrix components using a high-resolution multiphoton tomograph (90). There was an enhancement in the extracellular matrix signal level in the treatment group, which the authors suggested was characteristic of changes in dermal collagen and elastin content.
  • VasodilatorsVasodilators: In isolated thoracic aorta, an aqueous extract of jasmine had a vasodilatory effect (70). In vitro, jasmolactones B and D from Jasminum multiflorum had coronary vasodilating and cardiotropic activities (69).
  • Wound-healing agentsWound-healing agents: In animal research, the ethanolic extract of Jasminum grandiflorum Linn. flower improved wound-healing activity (89). Improvements were noted in epithelization, reduction in wound area, increased wet and dry granulation tissue weight, and hydroxyproline content. Histological studies showed increased well-organized bands of collagen and fibroblast counts, and reduced inflammatory cells.

    • Jasmine/Food Interactions:

  • Insufficient available evidence.

    • Jasmine/Lab Interactions:

  • Blood oxygen saturationBlood oxygen saturation: According to clinical research, jasmine oil used in aromatherapy may increase blood oxygen saturation (41).
  • Blood pressureBlood pressure: According to clinical research, jasmine used in aromatherapy may reduce diastolic blood pressure (3); however, use in aromatherapy massage resulted in increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure (41).
  • Breathing rateBreathing rate: According to clinical research, jasmine oil used in aromatherapy may increase breathing rate (41).
  • Heart rateHeart rate: In human research evaluating the effect of jasmine tea aroma on autonomic nerve activity, jasmine tea odor, as well as individual components of jasmine thought to be responsible for its odor, (S)-(+)-linalool and (R)-(-)-linalool, caused a statistically significant decrease in heart rate, compared to the control group (2). In other human research, in participants who preferred jasmine tea odor, a statistically significant reduced heart rate was observed compared to the control group (42).
  • ProlactinProlactin: In clinical research, jasmine flowers placed on the breasts decreased blood levels of prolactin (4).