Syzygium cumini,
known as jambul, jambolan, jamblang or jamun, Badijamun, Black Plum, Duhat , Eugenia jambolana, Indian Blackberry, Jaman, Jambol Tree, Jambolan, Jambolan Plum, Jambolao, Jambose, Jambosier, Jambu, Jambul, Jamelongue, Jamelonguier, Java Plum, Kavika Ni India, Mahajambu, Mesegerak, Phadena, Plum, Prune de Java, Rajajambu,
“is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae. Syzygium cumini is native to the Indian Subcontinent and adjoining regions of Southeast Asia. The species ranges across India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia The name of the fruit is sometimes mistranslated as blackberry, which is a different fruit in an unrelated family. Syzygium cumini has been spread overseas from India by Indian emigrants and at present is common in former tropical British colonies.
The tree was introduced to Florida, United States in 1911 by the USDA, and is also now commonly grown in Suriname, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago.
-A basket with jamun fruit -
A slow growing species, it can reach heights of up to 30 m and can live more than 100 years. Its dense foliage provides shade and is grown just for its ornamental value. At the base of the tree, the bark is rough and dark grey, becoming lighter grey and smoother higher up. The wood is water resistant.
The leaves which have an aroma similar to turpentine, are pinkish when young, changing to a leathery, glossy dark green with a yellow midrib as they mature. The leaves are used as food for livestock, as they have good nutritional value.
– Jamun Jal Jeera Sparkling Punch – see lifebite link for recipe
The seed of the fruit is used in various alternative healing systems like Ayurveda (to control diabetes, for example), Unani and Chinese medicine for digestive ailments.”
The fruit contains 83.70–85.80 g moisture, 0.70–0.13 g protein, 0.15–0.30 g fat, 0.30–0.90 g crude fiber, 14.00 g carbohydrate, 0.32–0.40 g ash, 8.30–15.00 mg calcium, 35.00 mg magnesium, 15.00–16.20 mg phosphorus, 1.20–1.62 mg iron, 26.20 mg sodium, 55.00 mg potassium, 0.23 mg copper, 13.00 mg sulfur, 8.00 mg chlorine, 80 I.U. vitamin A, 0.01–0.03 mg thiamine, 0.009–0.01 mg riboflavin, 0.20–0.29 mg niacin, 5.70–18.00 mg ascorbic acid, 7.00 mg choline and 3.00 mcg folic acid per 100 g of edible portion *see research PMC3609276/
Pancreas regenerative potential which can reverse diabetes symptoms and perhaps more ! (Excerpt from research:” These findings substantiate the action of SC2 fraction isolated from S.cumini seeds in islet regeneration and insulin secretion. Such regenerative approaches, in combination with other therapeutic strategies may provide a better means for the control and management of diabetes in the future. “) *see research link 22152779 , PMC4785152/
Anti-inflammatory *see research link PMC4630574/ , 11395258
Potent antioxidant *see research link PMC4630574/, 18927517 , 20836162, PMC3625181/, PMC4785152/
Anti-allergy /swellings *see research link 17225003
Reduces high blood pressure & cardioprotective (Excerpt from research:” The hypotension produced was reversed rapidly, returning to baseline values within 1 to 10 min depending on the dose administered.“) hydroalcoholic extract of S. cumini leaves was used *see research link PMC4630574/ , PMC4295347/ , 23512199
Anti-diabetes *see research link 18380393, 25955284, PMC4785152/
Anticancer against cervical cancer (excerpt from research:” In conclusion, the study confirms a dose- and time-dependent growth inhibitory and apoptotic effect of Syzygium cumini extract on the cervical cancer cell lines HeLa (HPV-18 positive) and SiHa (HPV-16 positive). “) extract of Syzygium cumini fruit skin along with the outermost layer of the berry *see research link PMC3234045/
Reduces hyperglycemia *see research link 19709327
Antibacterial against Salmonella typhimurium, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis. (essential oil from the leaves of S. cumini ) *see research link /PMC3625181/
The leaves contain a lot of α-pinene which broadens the airways , “ is an anti-inflammatory” and “seems to be a broad-spectrum antibiotic “ *see PMC3625181/ & wiki link
Contains also Myricetin (the leaves and fruit) which has a lot of beneficial health effects *see research link PMC4785152/ and the wiki link
Natural insecticide, kills spider mites *see research link PMC3614192/
Research and tips on Jamun:
