JAMUN has various names like Duhat in Philippines, Dhanbu in Maldives, Jamelao in Portuguese; so does have many benefits. This purple tropical berry has a unique taste, colour and flavour. The pulp of the fruit is grey or pink and has a seed in the center. The fruit ripes in the months of June and July. Glucose and fructose are major sugars found in a ripe jamun.
Following is the table which shows the constituents available per 100 gm of jamun.
BENEFITS OF JAMUN
In traditional Ayurvedic medicine Jamun was used to help with thirst, diarrhea, and in healing of wounds. However in 16th century it was discovered by one of the eminent
ayurvedic scholars that the seeds have anti diabetic properties. Since
then not only traditional medicine, modern science also started focusing
on its blood glucose or blood sugar controlling properties.The key ingredient that shows anti diabetic action is jamboline (a
chemical) in the seeds. It would be considered as one of the greatest of
the herbal supplements.
The fruit also has been known to have blood-purifying properties. The
leaves of jamun tree possess anti-bacterial properties and are used to
make medicines to strengthen teeth and gums.
The bark of the tree is useful for de-worming (antithelmintic property),
urinary disorders and is used to formulate many herbal medicines by
traditional healers. Extracts from bark of jamun tree are believed to
possess moderate antibiotic activity. Due to its astringent properties,
it is used for gargles and as a mouthwash, particularly for bleeding
gums (gingivitis). The bark and leaves are used to control high blood
pressure.
JAMUN is a wonder fruit that has ample of benefits along with good taste. So enjoy eating Jamun this season while knowing the fact that it is benefiting your health as well.
EAT HEALTHY STAY HEALTHY
References:
indianexpress
www.herbaldestination.com-Natural_Health-What_is_Jamun,_benefits
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