Amazing Health Benefits and Uses of Jamun Fruit (Black Plum)

Surprising Benefits of Jamun

Jamun, or Black plu,m is a vital summer fruit with many health and medicinal benefits. The black plum relieves stomach pain and is carminative, anti-scorbutic, and diuretic. Jamun vinegar is good for reducing enlargement of the spleen, diarrhoea, and who has urine retention problems. Jammu’s polyphenolic compounds are effective against cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, asthma, and arthritis. Various digestive disorders, i.e. flatulence, bowel spasms, and stomach disorders, are cured by eating Jamun. If you are weak in sexual desire, eating Jamun helps enhance it. 

Jamun for diabetes treatment

The Jamun fruit and Jamun leaves are suitable for diabetes patients. The black plum has anti-diabetic features. Jamun helps convert starch into energy and check your blood sugar levels. Since it is low in glycemic index, eating jamun benefits diabetes patients. The use of Jamun bark, seeds, and leaf extract is practical in reducing symptoms of diabetes, such as frequent urination, thrusting, etc. In a research study in CDRI, Lucknow, it has been observed that the dried alcoholic extract of the seeds correlates with reducing blood sugar. The decoction of the bark and powdered root is good for treating diabetes. Jamun seeds have jamboline, which controls starch conversion into sugar.

Jamun for fair skin complexion 

• The application of crushed Jamun seeds and cow milk on the face at night helps to remove acne. 
• The problems of oily skin can be treated with Jamun pulp, barley flour, amla juice, and rose water. 
• For dark spots, using Jamun seed powder, lemon powder, gram flour, almond oil, and rose water is beneficial. 
• Jamun cures leucoderma after stimulating the melanin.

Jamun nutrition facts

The black plum has many vital nutrients. Jamun’s nutritional values and nutritional properties are given below. The 100 grams of it contains 

It has a high amount of glucose and fructose

• Calcium (15 mg)
• Iron (1.41 mg)
• Magnesium (35 mg)
• Phosphorous (15 mg)
• Sodium (26.2 mg)
• Vitamin C (18 mg)
• Thiamine (0.019 mg)
• Riboflavin (0.009 mg)
• Niacin (0.245 mg)
• Vitamin B6 (0.038 mg)
• Calories (62 kcal)
• Carbohydrate (14 gm)
• Carotene (48 ugs)
• Folic acid (3 mg)
• Fibre (0.6 gm)
• Fat (0.23 gm)
• Protein (0.995 gm)
• Water (84.75 gm)

Jamun’s medicinal uses

• It is anti-diabetic
• The Jamun fruit is good for the digestive system because of its coolant features. 
• Because of its astringent properties, it prevents acne, blemishes, wrinkles, and pimples. 
• Good for blood because of the high content of iron
• Gives fair skin complexion due to the presence of adequate amount of vitamin C
• It also contains flavonoid acids like gallic, oxalic, malic and betulic acids. 

Commercial uses of Jamun

Jamun plum is used in the making of commercial-coloured jelly. It is also used to make squash, jams, and candies. Jamun wine is also in vogue. 

Jamun enhances haemoglobin

Jamun has adequate iron and vitamin C. Iron in the black plum increases the haemoglobin count. Jammu’s iron content acts as a blood-purifying fruit. Those suffering from menses issues, anaemia and jaundice should eat Jamun as it is rich in iron.

Jamun for a healthy heart

Jamun is highly beneficial to keep heart disease at bay. The black plum is laden with potassium. One hundred grams of Jamun contains about 55 mg of potassium. This sufficient amount of Jamun benefits diseases like heart, high blood pressure, and stroke. Regular eating of Jamun helps to prevent the hardening of arteries.

Jamun leaves treat ulcers

The eating of Jamun leaves is good for treating digestive-related disorders. Chewing and eating Jamun leaves are suitable for treating stomach-related problems, including ulcers. Jamun is good at preventing liver diseases such as necrosis and fibrosis. Due to the presence of biochemical substances like polyphenols, the black plum acts as an anti-cancer, too. 

Jamun benefits for oral health

Its leaves are antibacterial and are used to strengthen teeth and gum. Jamum bark decoction is used to wash the mouth and is beneficial for mouth ulceration due to its astringent effect. It is suitable for the mouth and teeth due to its acidity. Gargling of its bark helps prevent gums bleeding (gingivitis). Jamun leaves powder, obtained after drying and burning, is used as teeth powder and helps check gum infection and bleeding. 

Jamun juice health benefits

Some of Jamun juice’s fantastic and surprising health benefits are given below.

1. Jamun juice treats digestive disorders like diarrhoea, dysentery, and dyspepsia.
2. In the case of diarrhoea, Jamun juice is beneficial after mixing a small amount of salt.
3. Jamun juice and curd are suitable for digestive problems.
4. Teeth-related problems can be solved by applying or drinking Jamun juice.
5. Jamun juice is effective in treating piles and haemorrhoids.
6. Drinking fresh eases cough and cold.
7. It enhances the immunity of the body. 
8. It is also beneficial in the case of female sterility. 

Jamun precautions and side effects

1. Roadside Jamun should be avoided as it may be contaminated by lead and heavy metals.
2. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should avoid Jamun.
3. Since Jamun lowers blood sugar, one should not eat jam before and after two weeks of surgery.
4. Eating on Jamun’s empty stomach should be avoided.
5. Milk shouldn’t be taken after eating Jamun.
6. Eating excess Jamun leads to body aches and fever. Excessive eating of it is also not good for the throat and chest.
7. Excessive eating of it can cause accumulation of sputum. 
8. People with Vatta Dosha should avoid it. 

Different names of Jamun

• Jambul
• Jambas
• Jamun
• Jambolan
• Rajaman
• Kala Jamun
• Neredu
• Naval
• Nerale
• Jamali
• Java plum
• Black plum
• Blackberry