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Herbs Reference Book

Malaysian & Traditional Herbs Guide

Orange Jasmine

Orange Jasmine

九里香

Malay: Kemuning

Murraya paniculata (L.) Jack.

Med + CookQi-promotingPain-relievingBlood-invigoratingStasis-dispersing
Family: Rutaceae
Type: Shrub or small tree
Parts Used: Branches, leaves, root
Nature & Flavor: Pungent, slightly bitter, warm; slightly toxic

Also known as: Thousand-mile Fragrance, Mountain Fragrance, Seven-mile Fragrance

Properties & Functions

Functions: Promotes qi circulation and relieves pain, invigorates blood and disperses stasis

Indications:

  • Bruise swelling
  • Rheumatic bone pain
  • Heart/stomach qi pain
  • Toothache

Usage & Prescriptions

Dosage: 10-15g, decoct. External: crush fresh plant and apply.

Heart/stomach qi pain

Orange jasmine flowers 3g, cyperus 10g, decoct

Chronic low back/leg pain

Fresh orange jasmine root 30g, dipsacus 9g, decoct

Bruise swelling

Orange jasmine leaves 120g, crush and apply

Recipes & Preparations

Orange Jasmine Flower Tea

Fragrant flower tea, promotes qi and relieves pain

Servings: Serves 1

Ingredients:

  • Orange jasmine flowers 5g
  • Green tea 3g
  • Honey to taste

Instructions:

  1. 1.Place flowers and green tea in teapot
  2. 2.Add 80°C hot water
  3. 3.Steep for 5 minutes
  4. 4.Add honey when slightly cooled

Quick Reference

Nature & Flavor
Pungent, slightly bitter, warm; slightly toxic
Parts Used
Branches, leaves, root
Family
Rutaceae
Standard Dosage
10-15g, decoct. External: crush fresh plant and apply.

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