Italian jasmine or Yellow Jasmine, Jasminum humile

Last updated: February 8, 2026Reviewed date: February 8, 2026Reading time: 7 min read

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This article explains Plant Description in simple medical language.
This article explains Yellow Jasmine Facts in simple medical language.
This article explains Yellow Jasmine Scientific Classification in simple medical language.
This article explains Traditional uses and benefits of Yellow Jasmine in simple medical language.

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Definition

Italian jasmine or Yellow Jasmine scientifically known as Jasminum humile is a much-branched shrub commonly found in the Himalayan region. It is a species of flowering plant in the Oleaceae family and is native to Afghanistan, Assam, China North-Central, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Greece, Iran, Italy, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sicilia, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, West Himalaya and Yugoslavia. The species is extensively cultivated and supposedly naturalized in Greece, Sicily and the former Yugoslavia. Some of the popular common names of the plant include Italian jasmine, Italian yellow jasmine, yellow Jasmine and Nepal jasmine. The Latin specific epithet humile means “low-growing”.

Plant Description

Yellow jasmine is a small erect much-branched, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub that normally grows about 2.5–4 m (8–13 ft.) tall and 3 m (10 ft.) wide. The plant is found growing in scrub, dry valleys, in the Himalayas, open forest and margins, coastline, shrub lands, limestone hills, and barren sites. It is a roundish semi-evergreen shrub with thick stems. It has green, angular branches. Leaves are alternate, very variable in size about 2-10 cm long and sometimes revolute. Leaflets 3-7, coriaceous, dark green above, paler beneath, variable in shape, elliptic, ovate, or lanceolate, acute or obtuse, terminal sometimes larger than lateral.

Yellow Jasmine Facts

Name	Yellow jasmine
Scientific Name	Jasminum humile
Native	Afghanistan, Assam, China North-Central, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Greece, Iran, Italy, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sicilia, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia
Common Names	Italian jasmine, Italian yellow jasmine, yellow Jasmine, Nepal jasmine
Name in Other Languages	Arabic: Geelbosjasmyn, yasimin ‘asfar (ياسمين أصفر) Azerbaijani: Аlçаqboy jаsmin Bengali: Svarnajui , Sbarṇacāmēlī (স্বর্ণচামেলী) Chinese: Ai tan chun (矮探春) English: Italian jasmine, Italian yellow jasmine, yellow Jasmine, Nepal jasmine French: Jasmin jaune German: Niedriger Jasmin Hindi: Peeli Chameli (पीली चमेली), Son Chameli, Nepal jasmine, Peela jui , Malto Hungarian: Alacsony jázmin Kannada: Hasarumallige Kumaon: Sonajahi Malayalam: Ponmallika, jāsmīnaṁ humail (ജാസ്മീനം ഹുമൈൽ) Nepali: Masino Jaai (मसिनो जाईफूल), Jaaee (जाई) Persian: یاسمن پاکوتاه Portuguese: Jasmim Sanskrit: Svarnajuthica, Hemapushpika Spanish: Jazmín de Italia Tamil: Semmallingai Telugu: Pachche adavimalle
Plant Growth Habit	Small erect much-branched, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub
Growing Climates	Scrub, dry valleys, in the Himalayas, open forest and margins, coastline, shrub lands, limestone hills, and barren sites
Plant Size	About 2.5–4 m (8–13 ft.) tall by 3 m (10 ft.) wide
Leaf	Alternate, very variable in size, 2-10 cm long, sometimes revolute; leaflets 3-5(-7), coriaceous, dark green above, paler beneath, variable in shape, elliptic, ovate, or lanceolate, acute or obtuse, terminal sometimes larger than lateral
Flowering season	March, April, May, June, July
Flower	Terminal corymbose cymes; pedicels 5-15 mm long. Bracts linear, minute. Calyx tube c. 3 mm long, teeth very short. Corolla yellow, tube 1-2.5 cm long, lobes 5, broadly ovate-obtuse or round, reflexed when the flower is open.
Fruit Shape & Size	Berry simple or didymous, globular-ellipsoid, 4-6 mm long, black when ripe, full of crimson juice
Fruit Color	Green when young turning to black as they mature
Propagation	Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant parts used	Flower, Leaf, Oil, Root
Taste	Bitter
Season	September-December
Culinary uses	The leaves are used as a condiment. A tea is made from the leaves and bark.

Yellow Jasmine Scientific Classification

Scientific Name: Jasminum humile

Rank	Scientific Name & (Common Name)
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)
Subkingdom	Tracheobionta (Vascular plants)
Infrakingdom	Streptophyta (land plants)
Class	Magnoliopsida
Order	Lamiales
Family	Oleaceae
Genus	Chrysojasminum E.A Banfi
Species	Chrysojasminum humile (L) Banfi
Synonyms	Jasminum chrysanthemum Roxb Jasminum farreri Gilmour Jasminum flavum Sieber ex DC Jasminum humile f. farreri (Gilmour) P.S.Green Jasminum humile var. glabrum (DC.) Kobuski Jasminum humile var. humile Jasminum humile f. pubigerum (D.Don) Grohmann Jasminum humile var. pubigerum (D.Don) Kitam Jasminum humile var. revolutum (Sims) Stokes Jasminum humile var. revolutum Stockes Jasminum humile var. revolutum (Sims) Kobuski Jasminum humile var. siderophyllum (H.Lév.) Kobuski Jasminum humile f. wallichianum (Lindl.) P.S.Green Jasminum inodorum Jacquem. ex Decne Jasminum italicum Dippel Jasminum jacquemontii Jacquem. ex Decne Jasminum mairei H.Lév Jasminum mairei var. siderophyllum H.Lév Jasminum pubigerum D.Don Jasminum pubigerum var. glabrum DC Jasminum revolutum Sims Jasminum triumphans Dippel Jasminum wallichianum Lindl Jasminum wallichii Jacques

Flower & Fruit

Inflorescences are lax clusters of yellow tubular flowers at the end of branches. Flowers have a slender tube, 1-2 cm long, with 5 rounded spreading petals, about 6 mm. Sepal tube is cup shaped, only 3 mm in size, with tiny triangular sepals. Flowering normally takes place from March to July. Fertile flowers are followed by black colored berries about 8 mm in size, with crimson juice.

Traditional uses and benefits of Yellow Jasmine

The juice of the root is used to treat skin diseases such as ringworm.
Milky juice from the whole plant is given to destroy the unhealthy lining walls of chronic fistulas and sinuses in India.
Flower is used as an astringent and tonic for bowels and heart.
Paste made from the flowers is considered effective in the treatment of intestinal problems.
Yellow dye from roots used for ring worms.

Other facts

Flowers yield essential oil used in perfumery.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.

Precautions

The plant is considered highly toxic.
Touching the flowers may produce allergic reaction.
Excessive doses may cause respiratory depression, giddiness, double vision, death.

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Safety note: This is not a prescription or diagnosis. For severe symptoms, pregnancy danger signs, children with serious illness, chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke-like weakness, or major injury, seek urgent care.

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What to tell the doctor

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Questions to ask

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Which tests are necessary now, and which can wait?
How should I take medicines safely and what side effects should I watch for?
When should I come for follow-up?

Tests to discuss

Vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation
Basic physical examination by a clinician
CBC, urine test, blood sugar, or imaging only when clinically needed

Avoid these mistakes

Do not use antibiotics, steroid tablets/injections, or strong painkillers without proper medical advice.
Do not hide pregnancy, kidney disease, ulcer, allergy, or blood thinner use.
Do not delay emergency care when danger signs are present.

Medicine safety and first-aid guide

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Safe first steps

Rest, drink safe water, and observe symptoms carefully.
Keep a written note of symptoms, duration, temperature, medicines already taken, and allergy history.
Seek medical care quickly if symptoms are severe, worsening, or unusual for the patient.

OTC medicine safety

For mild pain or fever, ask a registered pharmacist or doctor before using common over-the-counter pain/fever medicines.
Do not combine multiple pain medicines without advice, especially if you have kidney disease, liver disease, stomach ulcer, asthma, pregnancy, or take blood thinners.
Do not give adult medicines to children unless a qualified clinician advises it.

Avoid these mistakes

Do not start antibiotics without a proper medical decision.
Do not use steroid tablets or injections casually for quick relief.
Do not delay emergency care because of home remedies.

Get urgent help if

Severe symptoms, confusion, fainting, breathing difficulty, chest pain, severe dehydration, or sudden weakness need urgent medical care.

Medicine names, dose, and timing must be decided by a qualified clinician or pharmacist after checking age, pregnancy, allergy, other diseases, and current medicines.

For rural patients and family caregivers

Patient health record and symptom diary

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Doctor to discuss: Doctor / qualified healthcare provider

Tests to discuss with doctor

Basic vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen level if needed
Relevant blood, urine, imaging, or specialist tests only after clinical assessment

Questions to ask

What is the most likely cause of my symptoms?
Which warning signs mean I should go to emergency care?
Which tests are really needed now?
Which medicines are safe for my age, pregnancy status, allergy, kidney/liver/stomach condition, and current medicines?

Emergency warning signs such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, sudden weakness, confusion, severe dehydration, major injury, or loss of bladder/bowel control need urgent medical care. Do not wait for online information.

Go to emergency care if you notice:

Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
Breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, confusion, severe weakness, major injury, or severe dehydration

Doctor / service to discuss: Qualified healthcare provider; specialist depends on symptoms and examination.

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Step 3
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Step 4
Do only useful tests

Do tests after clinical assessment. Avoid unnecessary tests, random antibiotics, or repeated medicines without diagnosis.
Step 5
Follow up and return early if worse

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Rural patient practical tips

Take a written symptom diary and all previous prescriptions/test reports.
Do not hide medicines already taken, even herbal or over-the-counter medicines.
Ask which warning signs mean urgent referral to hospital.

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