Botanical name: Jasminum grandiflorum; J. Officinale
Other name: jasmin, jessamine and common jasmine.
Chameli oil holds a revered status as a sacred substance integral to various puja rituals. It is frequently employed in anointing deities during worship, carrying with it the belief in purifying and sanctifying properties.
In the course of a puja ceremony, chameli oil is commonly blended with other sacred components like sandalwood paste, turmeric, and kumkum, forming a paste used for anointing the deities. This ritual involves applying the paste to the forehead, hands, and feet of the deities, symbolizing their purification and sanctification.
Medicinal Uses:
- Antidepressant
- Antiseptic
- Aphrodisiac
- Antispasmodic
- Cicatrizant
- Decreases menopause symptoms
- Galactagogues
- Sedative
