Overview
Arabian Jasmine is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for skin disorders. Mallika is described as a specific cultivar of Jasminum sambac, distinct from the other jasmine varieties. The name 'Mallika' specifically refers to the semi-double or single-flowered Arabian jasmine. Used for similar purposes as other jasmines. Verse: 24-26.
How Arabian Jasmine Helps with Skin Disorders
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Arabian Jasmine has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing skin disorders:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Snigdha (unctuous)
Other Herbs for Skin Disorders
See all herbs for skin disorders on the Skin Disorders page.
▶ Classical Text References (1 sources)
during nights, he should bind the eyes with a pad of flowers like malati, mallika etc.
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Tarpana Putpaka Vidhi
During nights he should bind the eyes with a pad of flowers like Malati, Mallika (Jasmine varieties).
— Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Tarpana Putpaka Vidhi
Source: Astanga Hridaya Sutrasthan, Tarpana Putpaka Vidhi
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