Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Health Benefits of jambolan or jamblang fruit (Syzygium cumini)

Health Benefits of jambolan or jamblang fruit (Syzygium cumini)

Syzygium cumini, jambul, jambolan, jamblang, or jamun, is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae. Syzygium cumini is native to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

Here are some Health Benefits of jambolan or jamblang fruit (Syzygium cumini) :

The seed is used for the treatment of:
* Diabetes (diabetes mellitus),
* Diarrhea, dysentery,
* Digestive disorders such as bloating, pain lambug, abdominal cramps,
* Strychnine poisoning (which is not specific antidote), and
* Enlarged spleen.

Fruit pulp is used for the treatment of:
* Diabetes (diabetes mellitus),
* Chronic cough, shortness of breath (asthma),
* Cough whooping cough in pulmonary tuberculosis accompanied by chest pain,
Stomach cramps and diarrhea.

Bark is used for the treatment of:
* Diabetes (mellitus diabeter)
* Diarrhea
* Thrush

Health Benefits of jambolan or jamblang fruit (Syzygium cumini)