Crepe Jasmine

Botanical Name	Tabernaemontana divaricata Linn.
Common Name	Crepe Jasmine, Chandni (Hindi), Nandhiyavatai (Tamil), Nandivriksha (Sanskrit)
Distribution	Throughout India
Religious association	It is sacred to Lord Shiva and offered to the deity.
Uses	Decoction of the bark is used to alleviate stomach and rheumatic pains. The juice of the flower is used for the treatment of sore eyes and various skin diseases. The wood is used in the manufacture of perfume and incense. The tree is widely grown for its ornamental value.

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