Scientific name – Syzygium cumini.

Origin – Indian subcontinent

Season : Can be planted Spring and Monsoon season means Feb-March, July-August.

Jamuns are berries with an oblong shape similar to Kalamata olives.

Jamun is an evergreen fruiting tree bearing it is more commonly known as a black plum, but may also be called jambul, java plum or jamblang, depending on where you are in the world. This tree is native to the Indian subcontinent but has spread to other Asian nations and islands, United States and some parts of South America. This tree is primarily cultivated for its fruit, which bears the same name and looks similar to a small plum or a large berry. The color changes from light green to pink to dark purple when it is fully mature.

This fruit is 82% water and 14.5% carbohydrates and this fruit has a sweet and sour flavor and is known to be quite astringent, although this taste can vary depending on when you pick the fruit from. While it has been a part of cultural, religious, and culinary traditions in certain parts of the world for centuries, it is only recently becoming popular in the rest of the world.

Jamun For Diabetes Treatment

• Jamun is known to improve blood sugar control.
• It contains no sucrose and has hypoglycemic effect that helps to reduce blood and urine sugar levels.
• The black plum has anti-diabetic features.
• Jamun helps to convert starch into energy and keep your blood sugar levels in check. In the summer season, the sugar patient should eat jamun regularly because of its low glycemic index.
• Jamun reduces the symptoms of diabetes like frequent urination and thrusting.
• The extract of bark, seeds, and leaves are too beneficial in the treatment of diabetes, and also good in decreased of sugar in urine (glycosuria).
• In a recent study in CDRI, Lucknow, India, it has been found that the dried alcoholic extract of the seeds are good to reduce the level of blood sugar.
• The decoction of the bark and powdered seed is good in the treatment of diabetes.
• The extract of the bark, seeds and leaves are good in decreased of sugar in urine (glycouria).

Jamun To Increase Hemoglobin

• Jamun has the adequate amount of iron and vitamin C.
• The presence of iron in the black plum is good to increase the hemoglobin count.
• Jamun iron content acts as blood purifying agent. Since, it is the medium of purifying your blood; therefore, it is good for skin.
• Iron content is beneficial in menses where the lady faces blood loss. People suffering from anemia and jaundice should take jamun because of its high iron content.

Jamun For Beauty & Fair Skin

• First of all crush the jamun seeds and mix cow milk to it. Apply the paste before going to bed and wash it in the morning. Regular application of these ingredients is helpful in curing and treating of acne.
• The problem of oily skin is controlled with the mix of jamun pulp, barley flour, amla juice and rose water. Use this mix as face mask and wash when it gets dry.
• To control dark spots from your face, the paste of jamun seed powder, lemon powder, gram flour, few drops of almond oil and rose water, is prepared. Apply it on your face and wash it when it dries off. Jamun cures leucoderma after stimulating the melanin.
• Jamun seeds are used as an effective agent to treat acne.

Can Cure Digestive Disorders

• Jamun can treat digestive disorders like diarrhea, dysentery, vomiting and irritable bowel syndrome.
• Jamun helps in the proper functioning of the digestive system due to its extremely soothing and cooling effect.

Jamun For Healthy Heart

• Jamun is extremely beneficial to keep heart disease at bay.
• The black plum is laden with potassium. 100 gram of jamun contains about 55 mg of potassium. This sufficient amount of jamun is beneficial to diseases like heart, high blood pressure, and stroke.

Treats Arteries

• Regular eating of jamun helps to prevent hardening of arteries.

Boosts Immune System

• There is a good amount of vitamin C and other antioxidants in this fruit, which can help to stimulate the production of white blood cells and increase the strength of the immune system. Also, according to the Food Research International journal, black plums have antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-viral properties that help keep you protected from many diseases.