The discovery, published online in the Journal of Natural Products, shows that a compound isolated from this common plant with low branches and creamy, white
fragrant flowers appears to be useful for the development of drugs targeting the parasite Plasmodium falciparum.
After Guruji's death, Mysore
appeared to be much the same on the surface: the perfect blend of grime and nectar; the stench of cow dung and pollution mixed with
fragrant incense; the haunting sounds of the
flower and coconut wallahs» endless mantras as they peddled their wares; the cacophony of traffic flooding the streets.