Peacock Flower

(Yellow Jasmine)
Sanskrit: युथिका • Botanical: Jasminum humile Linn.

Jasminum humile is the yellow-flowered jasmine found in the Himalayan region. It is a shrub growing at higher altitudes. The flowers are bright yellow and mildly fragrant. It is also known as Pili Chameli. Some consider it an Apocynaceae member but it belongs to Oleaceae. Mentioned in the commentary as one of the jasmine variants. Verse: noted with other jasmines.

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: Yellow Jasmine, Italian Jasmine
Sanskrit: युथिका, हेमपुष्पा
Hindi: पीली चमेली

What is Peacock Flower (Yuthika Pushpa / युथिकापुष्प)?

Jasminum humile is the yellow-flowered jasmine found in the Himalayan region. It is a shrub growing at higher altitudes. The flowers are bright yellow and mildly fragrant. It is also known as Pili Chameli. Some consider it an Apocynaceae member but it belongs to Oleaceae. Mentioned in the commentary as one of the jasmine variants. Verse: noted with other jasmines.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Krimighna (anthelmintic)
  • Varnya (complexion enhancer)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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