Kubjaka

(Downy Jasmine)
Sanskrit: कुब्जक • Botanical: Jasminum pubescens Willd.

Kund (Jasminum pubescens) is a jasmine variety with downy (hairy) leaves and white fragrant flowers. It is found growing wild and in gardens. The flowers bloom at night. It is used for eye care and skin health. Verse: 27.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Jasmine oil, Secoiridoids
Also Known As
English: Downy Jasmine, Star Jasmine
Sanskrit: कुब्जक, कुन्द
Hindi: कुन्द

What is Kubjaka / Wild Jasmine (कुब्जक)?

Kund (Jasminum pubescens) is a jasmine variety with downy (hairy) leaves and white fragrant flowers. It is found growing wild and in gardens. The flowers bloom at night. It is used for eye care and skin health. Verse: 27.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Netrya (good for eyes)
  • Varnya (complexion enhancer)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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