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Syzygium cumini - Jambu, Malabar plum

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[[File:1107Syzygium cumini Angelesfvf 04.JPG|thumb|right|'' Malabar plum'', ''Syzygium cumini'']]
'''Syzygium cumini''' 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.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Diabetes}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Hyperglycaemia}}, {{Uses|Glycosuria}}, {{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Irregular menstruation}}, {{Uses|Mouth ulcers}}, {{Uses|Diarrhoea}}.
===Food===
Syzygium cumini can be used in Food. Mature fruits are eaten raw.<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>
The common names used in English for '''Syzygium cumini''' is Indian Blackberry, '''Jambul''' and '''Java Plum'''. The common name used in Hindi is '''Jamun''' and in Sanskrit is '''Jambu'''. It belongs to the family of Myrtaceae. This herb has a rich history of use in India. It is grown in England as well. It is a native to Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Indonesia and Philippines. Sometimes it is confused with blackberry.==Parts Used==It was first introduced to the US in 1911; it was commonly grown in Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. From there onwards this plant is cultivated in numerous countries and different regions. It was introduced in Brazil during the Portuguese colonization{{Parts Used|Fruits}}.
==Chemical Composition==
Total phenolics, anthocyanins and flavonoid contents of pulp, respectively. Kernel and seed coat contained total phenolics respectively.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
'''Syzygium cumini has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Some of the ailments this herb can help relieve are''' :==Common names=={{Common names|kn=Jambunerale|ta=Nagai|hi=Jamun|en=Java plum, Jamun}}
#'''Diabetes'''==Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya=== ===Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, Vata===Prabhava======Nutritional components===Syzygium cumini can incrase Contains the production of insulin producing beta cells Following nutritional components like - Ascorbic acid, acetic acid; thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, fructose and glucose carotene, vitamin A; folic acid, palmitic, stearic, oleic and linoleic, dextrin, phytosterol, tannin, β-sitosterol. corilagin, ellagitannins, ellagic acid, gal-loyl-galactoside and gallic acid; chlorine, copper, iron, Magnesium, nitrogen, phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, sulfur<ref name="Forest foods of pancreasWestern Ghat"/>.  ==Habit=={{Habit|Evergreen shrub}} ==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple||The seeds of the tree contain glucoseleaves are turpentine smell, and are opposite, 5-25 cm long, which is known as jamboline2. It helps 5-10 cm wide, oblong-oval or elliptic, blunt or tapering to control a point at the conversion process of starch into sugarsapex}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2.5-10 cm|White, rose-pink|5-20|These are fragrant and appear in clusters 2.5-10 cm long, each being 1. Urine sugar levels can be reduced by consuming seeds of the herb25 cm wide and 2.5 cm long}} ===Fruit===#'''Stomach Problems''': {{Fruit|Oblong|1.25-5 cm long|The fruits fruit is usually astringent, sometimes unpalatably so, and the flavour varies from acid to fairly sweet|With hooked hairs|2-5}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the above mentioned herb contain natural acids that help in is used==* [[Pushyanuga churna]] * [[Musli Khadiradi churna]] * [[Ushirasava]]<ref name="Ayurvedic preparations"/> ==Where to get the secretion saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant/cultivate==A plant of enzymes by the digestive glands tropics and help subtropics, where it is found at elevations up to reduce stomach problems1500 metres. The fruits It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are also considered within the range 20 - 32°c, but can tolerate 12 - 48°c Seeds must be sown immediately after harvest, they germinate readily<ref name="How to be a good anti scorbuticplant/cultivate"/>. The seeds are known Syzygium cumini is available through March to have gastro protective propertiesJune<ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat"/>. This herb is also used  ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Tropical areas}}, {{Commonly seen|Subtropical forest areas}}, {{Commonly seen|Wet to relieve diarrheafairly dry areas}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">Image:Syzygium cumini Blanco1.174.pngImage:Syzygium cumini flowers.JPGImage:Semente partida de jambolão.JPG|SementeImage:Jamboleiro.JPG|TreeImage:Jambolão e Mosca.JPG|FlowerImage:Frutos de Jambolão.JPG|FruitsImage:Frutinhos de Jambolão.JPGImage:Flor de Jambolão.JPG|FlowerImage:Cacho de Jambolão.JPG|Fruits</gallery> ==References== <references> <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20836162 Chemical constituents]</ref>#'''Mouth Problems'''<ref name="Leaf">[http: the leaves //ijpsr.com/bft-article/morphology-pytochemistry-and-pharmacology-of -syzygium-cumini-linn-an-overview/?view=fulltext Botanical Discription]</ref><ref name="Ayurvedic preparations">[https://easyayurveda.com/2013/01/29/jamun-benefits-usage-dose-side-effects-complete-ayurveda-details/ Ayurvedic preparations]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Syzygium +cumini help in the absorption Cultivation Details]</ref><ref name="Forest foods of Western Ghat">"Forest food for Northern region of vitamin EWestern Ghats" by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, Page No. The leaves also contain anti bacterial properties that can be used to relieve 145, Published by Maharashtra Association for the inflammation Cultivation of gumsScience (MACS) Agharkar Research Institute, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune</ref></references> ==External Links==* [http://www. They can also relieve mouth ulcerations as well as bad breathindianmirror.com/ayurveda/agrimony.html Syzygium cumini Indianmirror.com]* [https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Agrimonia+eupatoria Syzygium cumini Pfaf.org]#'''Plague'''* [https: //www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/agrimony-herb.html Syzygium cumini can effectively remove the symptoms of the deadly disease of plagueHerbal-supplement-resource.com]* [https://www.globalherbalsupplies.com/herb_information/agrimony. And can prevent it from coming backhtm Syzygium cumini Globalherbalsupplies.com]#'''Diarrhea'''* [https: For relieving diarrhea in children the bark of the herb along with goat’s milk can be consumed//botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/a/agrim015. The fruit vinegar is also used for controlling persistant diarrheahtml Syzygium cumini Botanical.com]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
[[Category:Myrtaceae]]

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