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mallika in the market

mallika :

Flowers Photograph by: Kobako

Substitute:

They also contain yellow pigments and hence used as substitute for saffron. 

Adultrants:

Because of the high cost of Jasmine, it is susceptible to adulteration.

Controversy:

 Sampaguita is the Philippine national flower.
- Etymologically, it derives from the two Filipino words: sumpa and kita (I promise you). 
- It is also one of the three national flowers of Indonesia. 


Commercial value:

Flavouring agent: to flavour tea in China, Making Perfumes,for making garlands and bouquets and for religious offerings.

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