The efficacy and function of Trachelospermum jasminoides

The ornamental value of Trachelospermum jasminoides

Because the stems of Trachelospermum jasminoides can easily take root after touching the ground and it has good shade tolerance, it is an ideal ground cover plant in gardens. It can be used as ground cover in woods or on the edge of forests in sparse woods and grasslands, or as potted plants for viewing. The flowers of Trachelospermum jasminoides are very fragrant and have high ornamental value. In addition, as an evergreen vine of the Apocynaceae family, Trachelospermum jasminoides is highly adaptable in terms of its habits. It likes sunlight, is drought-resistant, heat-resistant, and water-resistant, and has a certain degree of cold resistance. In addition, Trachelospermum jasminoides has strong creeping and climbing abilities, and can be used to create color strips and blocks of greening. At the same time, the leaves of Trachelospermum jasminoides are thick and leathery, with a wide range of adaptability. It can be used as a greening plant in severely polluted factory areas, and as the preferred seedling for highway slope greening.

The medicinal value of Trachelospermum glabra

The roots, stems, leaves and fruits of Trachelospermum jasminoides are used for medicinal purposes. The main effects are to dispel wind and heat, promote blood circulation and dredge meridians, clear away heat and detoxify; it is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, muscle pain, etc., especially for those with cramps in the limbs and difficulty in flexion and extension; it has a good effect on the treatment of sore throat, especially tonsillitis and pharyngitis; it promotes blood circulation, has antibacterial effects, and can inhibit Staphylococcus aureus; it also has the effect of preventing miscarriage. In addition, it can be used externally to treat pain and swelling caused by knife wounds.

It is used in Anhui Province to treat schistosomiasis.

The flowers are fragrant and can be used to extract "Trachelospermum jasminoides extract".

Other Values ​​of Trachelospermum

The bark fibers of Trachelospermum jasminoides have strong tensile strength and can be used to make ropes, paper and artificial cotton.