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Yuthika

Jasminum auriculatum Vahl

Yuthika (Jasminum auriculatum Vahl) is a plant drug, also called Juhi. Jasminum auriculatum is listed in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India.

Key facts
Botanical nameJasminum auriculatum Vahl
FamilyOleaceae · other entries in this family
OrderLamiales
Pharmacopoeia statusJasminum auriculatum is listed in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Jasmine species are recognized in WHO traditional medicine references for South-East Asia. Jasmine absolute and concrete are RIFM-assessed for cosmetic safety. No dedicated WHO monograph.
Taxon identifiersGBIF 3682675 · Wikidata Q623492 · NCBI Taxonomy 1612632
Names in other languages
Sanskritयूथिका (yūthikā)
Hindiजूही (jūhī)
Tamilஉச்சி மல்லிகை, முல்லை

Sources: eFloraofIndia species page for Jasminum auriculatum lists Hindi जूही (Juhi), alongside Sanskrit यूथिका (Yuthika), Tamil உச்சி மல்லிகை, Bengali যুথি/জুঁই, Marathi Jai/Jui, Telugu Adavimalle, Kannada Sanna mallige, Malayalam Sucimulla.; eFloraofIndia species page for Jasminum auriculatum, Sanskrit: यूथिका (Yuthika), also given as Juthika.; eFloraofIndia species page for Jasminum auriculatum, Tamil: உச்சி மல்லிகை (Uccimalligai), also transliterated Usimalligai; the page distinguishes this from Jathi malli, which is Jasminum grandiflorum.; eFloraofIndia species page for Jasminum auriculatum, which states that J. auriculatum "is referred to as Mullai in Tamil" while J. grandiflorum is Jathi Malli.. How we source.

The evidence at a glance

4papers on this site for this drug, published 2015 to 2026, 3 with a DOI.

  • 4Laboratory and animal studies

A count is not a conclusion and a tier is a study design, not a verdict. Everything listed here is laboratory or animal work, which does not show an effect in people.true See the research index for how papers are tiered.

Names and identification

LanguageName
EnglishYuthika
Latin/BotanicalJasminum auriculatum Vahl

Key Phytochemical Constituents

  • cis-Jasmone (cyclopentenone ketone - characteristic fragrance compound)
  • Linalool (monoterpene alcohol)
  • Rutin (flavonoid glycoside)
  • Quercetin (flavonol)
  • Benzoic acid and derivatives (phenolic acid)
  • Linolenic acid (omega-3 fatty acid)
  • Palmitic and stearic acids (fatty acids)
  • Cinnamic acid derivatives

How does it work?

  • cis-Jasmone neuromodulatory aromatherapy: cis-Jasmone has been proposed to act via olfactory pathways on stress responses; effects on skin conditions are not established
  • Quercetin and rutin antioxidant protection: Flavonoids scavenge free radicals, inhibit lipid peroxidation, and chelate pro-oxidant metal ions, protecting skin cells from oxidative damage and premature aging
  • Antimicrobial wound protection: In laboratory tests, leaf extracts inhibited growth of wound-infecting pathogens including S. aureus and E. coli
  • Linalool anti-inflammatory skin soothing: Monoterpene linalool inhibits NF-kB activation and reduces pro-inflammatory cytokine production, providing calming effects on irritated and inflamed skin

Which traditional uses are supported by research?

These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.

  • Wound healing (Vrana Ropana): traditionally used for wound healing. An in vitro study of an ethanolic leaf extract reported wound healing activity and increased collagen synthesis.
  • Skin disease (especially ringworm): the root is traditionally applied for skin disease, especially ringworm. Antimicrobial activity has been reported, though clinical evidence is limited.
  • Fragrance and aromatherapy for skin health: traditionally used in fragrance and aromatherapy. Its volatile compounds have been identified, including cis-jasmone, linalool, and benzyl acetate. Neuromodulatory and skin-soothing properties have been reported for these compounds.

What do recent studies show?

Only studies that could be traced to a published paper are listed here. An absence here means we could not identify the source, not that no work exists.

Recent safety updates

  • Jasmine flower extracts and oils have extensive safe use in perfumery, cosmetics, and food flavoring. RIFM (Research Institute for Fragrance Materials) safety data supports cosmetic use of jasmine compounds
  • Linalool is a known allergen in EU cosmetic regulations (must be declared on labels above threshold concentrations). Rare cases of contact sensitization to jasmine oil reported. Root preparations for skin diseases should be used with caution - limited safety data

Dosage forms and preparation

Dosage Forms: Churna (powder), Kwatha (decoction), Svarasa (leaf juice), Essential oil, Capsule, Lepa (paste), Taila (medicated oil)

Standard Dosage: 3-5 g leaf/flower powder twice daily; 50-100 mL decoction twice daily; 10-20 mL fresh leaf juice daily; 2-3 drops essential oil in carrier

Optimal Timing: Leaf preparations: morning and evening after meals; aromatherapy: evening/bedtime for relaxation; flower applications: as needed

Storage: Jasmine absolute in amber glass at 2-8 deg C for long-term storage. Dried flowers in airtight, light-resistant containers. Leaf powder at 15-25 deg C in airtight containers. Protect all aromatic materials from heat and light.

Marker Compounds: Jasminine, Jasminidine, Linalool, Benzyl acetate, Indole, Methyl anthranilate, Benzyl benzoate, Phytol, Oleuropein, Jasmone

Synergistic Combinations

  • Chandan (sandalwood) - premium aromatherapy combination
  • Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) - calming and cognitive combination
  • Ashwagandha - anxiolytic and adaptogenic synergy (jasmine aromatherapy + Ashwagandha oral)
  • Rose (Taruni) - complementary floral aromatherapy

Published research

Literature indexed in PubMed that concerns this subject, grouped by study type. A paper appearing here is a record of what has been published, not evidence that the subject works, and laboratory or animal results do not transfer to people. Study titles link to PubMed so you can read the source rather than take our word.

Laboratory and animal studies4

  1. Aneja S, Dhiman N, Mittal A and others. 2026. Pharmacological Potential of Jasminum auriculatum Extracts Ointment as an Anti Psoriatic Agent: In vivo Evaluation Using Swiss Albino Mice ModelCurrent topics in medicinal chemistry. PMID 40415294 · doi:10.2174/0115680266372202250519095446
  2. Barman M, Mitra A. 2019. Temporal relationship between emitted and endogenous floral scent volatiles in summer- and winter-blooming Jasminum speciesPhysiologia plantarum. PMID 30324614 · doi:10.1111/ppl.12849
  3. Arun M, Satish S, Anima P. 2016. Evaluation of wound healing, antioxidant and antimicrobial efficacy of Jasminum auriculatum Vahl. leavesAvicenna journal of phytomedicine. PMID 27462552
  4. Bera P, Kotamreddy JN, Samanta T and others. 2015. Inter-specific variation in headspace scent volatiles composition of four commercially cultivated jasmine flowersNatural product research. PMID 25583067 · doi:10.1080/14786419.2014.1000319

Reference lists that include it

Quercetin

Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.

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