JAMUN

Introduction

Jamun is very important ayurveda herb. Jamun seeds are mainly used in Ayurveda treatment. Usually you throw away the seedsafter eating blackberries, but blackberry seeds are as beneficial for your health as any herb.

Botanical name– Syzygium cumini

Family- Myrtaceae

Sanskrit name- Phalendra, mahaphala, jambu, surbhipatra, Kokileshta

Hindi name- Jamun, Jambul, Badi jamun, Fadena

Punjabi- jamalu

Classical categorization

In Charak samhita

• Mutrasangrahaniya– Group of herbs that cause urine retention
• Pureeshavirajaneeya- Group of herbs that are used to restore normal colour of feces
• Chardinigrahana- Group of herbs that are used to treat vomiting
• Sushruta and vagbhata – Nyagrodhadi group of herbs

Medicinal qualities

Rasa (Taste)- Kashaya

Guna (Qualities)- Laghu

Vipaka- Katu

Veerya (Potency)- Sheeta(Cold)

Effect on tridosha- Increase Vata but balance kapha and pitta

Parts of used– Fruit, Seed, Leaf, Stem bark

Nutrition value in jamun

• Vitamin C
• Protein
• Calcium
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin A
• Potassium
• Fiber
• Phosphorus
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Sodium

Benefits of Jamun

• Control blood pressure- You may be very worried due to high blood pressure, but you can adopt a home remedy, which will prove to be very beneficial for you. You can make powder of jamun seeds and take it with water.
• Keep digestive system healthy- Jamun seeds are beneficial for disease like stomach ache and stones, making powder of its seeds and eating it before sleeping at night will keep your digestive system good.
• Useful in weight loss- It is a great recipe for weight loss, which you can include in your diet. After waking up in the morning , eat one spoon of this powder regularly and drink as much water as possible. This will reduce your belly fat and help keep you healthy.
• Good for skin- Jamun can be used both internally and externally to cure skin diseases. Jamun juice reduces pimples, acne, blemishes.
• Helpful in preventing diabetes- Jamun has many benefits in diabetes. This fruit has anti-diabetic properties; it controls sugar level, increase insulin sensitivity. You can also use the extract of jamun bark, seeds and leaves to reduce your blood glucose.
• Keep your heart healthy- Jamun is a full of antioxidant and minerals like potassium. These nutrients play an important role in keeping your heart healthy and preventing heart disease.
• Helpful in oral health- Jamun is good for our oral health. It protects your teeth from infection and bad bacteria. Jamun prevents bleeding from the gums and the spread of infection. You can also brush with Jamun leaves by drying and grinding them. And also gargle with it to treat mouth ulcer.
• Increase hemoglobin– It proves to be very beneficial for women and anemia patients.
• Beneficial for eyes- It helps build and maintain connective tissues in your body. It also includes collagen present in the cornea of the eyes.
• It is also used for the treatment of lung & other problems like cough asthma and bronchitis.

Dosage

Fresh juice-10-20ml

Seed powder- 1-3gm

Fruits– as per taste

Precautions

• Jamun fruit should be avoided on empty stomach.
• Intake of milk and water at least one hour after and before this fruit is avoided.