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Abstract : RAS (Recurrent Apthous Stomatitis) or apthous ulc ers are most common oral lesion s characterised by round or ov al ulcerations with a prevale nce of at most 25% in the general population .A clinical condition with unknown aetiology, topical interventions like mouthwashes and gels are generally used for symptomatic relief such as reduction of pain. Jati (Jasminum grandiflorum) is a drug mentioned in Ayurvedic classics attributed with antibacterial and wound healing properties. We report here a case of RAS with its classical symptoms like oral ulceration associated with severe pain being well managed with a nove l formulat ion, an herbal mouthwash out of Jati (Jasminum grandiflorum) giving symptomatic relief for pain, itching, redness etc associated with RAS along with accelerated healing period.