Jasmine:any of several erect or climbing shrubs of the family rhinoceros, of the genus Jasminum, up to 3 m in height. Branchlets cylindrical or slightly compressed, sometimes hollow, sparsely pilose. Leaves opposite, simple, paper-based, round, oval, oval or obovate, round or obtuse at both ends, sometimes microcardiform at the base, slightly concave or concave at the top, raised at the bottom, veinlets often obvious on both sides, slightly raised, with no hair except tufted hairs in axils of lower veins; lobes oblong to nearly round, round or obtuse at the apex. Fruit globose, purple black. The flowering period is from May to August, and the fruiting period is from July to September. Jasmine flower is very fragrant. It is the famous raw material and essential flavor material of scented tea. Flowers and leaves are used to treat eye swelling and pain, and it has the effect of relieving cough and eliminating phlegm.