A small scandent shrub. Stem glabrous; branchlets minutely pubescent; leaves simple, very variable even on the same plant, acute, base obtuse or almost rounded, glabrous; flowers exquisitely fragrant, white and star-like, either solitary or more usually in threes; corolla lobes 7 or 8,linear, obtuse, very acute; carpels two usually well developed.
Herb Effects
Antiallergic and stimulates the gastrointestinal tract (root).
Chemistry
Active Ingredients
Myrcene, cis-3-hexenol and indole (flower).
Chemistry
of Active Ingredients
Name
CAS#
IUPAC Name
Formula
Structure
Myrcene
2153-31-3
7-methyl-3-methylide ne-octa-1,6-diene
C10H16
Pharmacology
Medicinal Use
Ringworm and stimulates the gastrointestinal tract (when taken as a tonic) (root); coughs and lung complaints (syrup); to help menstrual pain and lung problems (oil). The oil of the leaf is rubbed on the head to heal the eyes.
Reference
Chandel et al., Biodiversity in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India.
Health Remedies 
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