About Chandni

Scientific Name: Tabernaemontana divaricata

Other Names: Pinwheel flower, Crape Jasmine, East India rosebay, Nero's crown

Ecological & Commercial Importance

• • Ornamental and fragrant plant, used for landscaping.
• • The wood is used for incense and perfumes and the pulp around the seed is used to make red dyes.

Medicinal Properties

• • The root is used to treat hypertension, headaches, scabies, and toothaches.
• • The roots, leaves, and flowers are all used to treat snake and scorpion poisoning.
• • An infusion of the leaves is used to treat influenza.
• • The flowers, mixed with oil, are applied to sore eyes.
• • The latex of the leaves is used as a cooling application for wounds to prevent inflammation.