Jambul(Java Plum/Syzygium cumini) - Health benefits, application, chemical constituents, side effects and many more

 

Jambul(Java Plum/Syzygium cumini)


Jambul is one of the widely used medicinal plants in the treatment of various diseases in particular diabetes. . The dark violet colored ripe fruits give the impression the fruit of the olive tree both in weight and shape and have an astringent taste. The fruit has a combination of sweet, mildly sour and astringent flavour and tends to colour the tongue purple.

It shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuropsycho-pharmacological, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-HIV, antileishmanial and antifungal, nitric oxide scavenging, free radical scavenging, anti-diarrheal, antifertility, anorexigenic, gastroprotectivea, anti-ulcerogenic and radioprotective activity. All parts of Jamun Tree are used in medicines including seed, kernal, fruit, leaves, root, etc. According to Ayurveda, if Jamun fruit pulp or Jamun juice is taken before food, then it increases VATA DOSHA in the body. To prevent it, it should be taken in PITTA KALA (Time when Pitta is predominant in body and nature). The best time to eat Jamun is afternoon from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

It has different names in many different languages such as in Hindi(Jamun, Jambul), English(Jamun, Jamoon), Bengali(Kala Jam), Punjabi(Jam........................read more




Vitamin and mineral content

Vitamin : B1,B2, B3, B6, A, C.
Minerals : calcium, iron , phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, sulphur, chlorine.
Sugar : galactose, fructose, glucose, maltose and mannose.
Phytochemical constituents : anthocyanins, flavonoids, glucoside, ellagic acid, isoquercetin, kaemferol and myre........................read more



Properties and uses of jambul

• Rasa(Taste) – Kashaya(Astringent), Madhura(Sweet), Amla(Sour)
• Guna(Qualities) – Laghu(Light to digest), Rooksha(Dry)
• Taste conversion after digestion – Katu(Pungent)
• Veerya(Potency) – Sheeta(Cold)
• Effect on Tridosha – Increases Vata but balances Kapha and Pitta.

  Madhura – sweet
• Kashaya – slightly astringent,
• Guru – heavy
• Vishtambhi – producer of wind in abdomen, causes bloating
• Sheetala – coolant
• Grahi – absorbent, useful in mala........................read more



Health benefits of jambul


1) good for Heart


Jambul cantain large amount of potassium which is approx every 100 gram of jambul contain 76 gram of potassium. Potassium is mineral which helps to reduce blood pressure. With this Regular consumption of Jamun prevents hardening of arteries which leads to atherosclerosis. According to research it found that ellagic acid(phytochemical) in it also helps to reduce blood pressure.


2) Boosts Stomach Health


Jamun seeds can be used to manage a number of stomach-related issues effectively. Jamuns are rich is fibre content that helps improve the functioning of the digestive system. Jamun seeds can also be used as oral medication to combat sores, inflammation and ulcers in the intestines. Vita........................read more



Uses, Remedies, Benefits and Application 


1) Jamun fruit is beneficial for reducing abdominal fullness, abdominal discomfort, and burning sensation in the abdomen. Eat handful(10-12) fruits can be eaten and dried ginger root powder should also be taken with water(or luke warm water) after consuming the Jamun fruit for maximum benefits.


2) Drink jamun juice with gulkand for rectal bleeding.


3) jambul kernal(internal part of seed) powder mixed with water and it's thick paste applied to the burning feet.


4) Mix dried, powdered jamun seeds with Honey and apply it as a mask on your face and leave it overnight. It considerably reduces pimples, dark spots and pigmentation, when religiously followed for a month.


5) Apply fresh jamun juice on your face after cleansing. Jamun being a natural astringent act as a toner, it reduces the pores and controls excess secretion of oil.

6) Take a 5 gram of  jambul leaf  powder with 400 ml of water and reduce it to 50 ml by heating for sore throat.


7) For people having oily skin, mix squashed jamun, curd and rose water and apply it as a face pack. Reg........................read more




Caution: 

                1) Milk & Tea should not be taken before and after eating Jamun due to its bitter and astringent property.

                2) Pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers must not take jamun without consulting the doctor.

                 3) overeating or Consuming jamun in huge amount may cause hyper........................read more



Note : 

            1) it pacifies kapha and pitta but increases vata.

            2) The pulp and the seeds are significant for treating diabetes while the leaves of the tree are useful for teeth and gu........................read more



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