Java Plum Seed Powder / நாவல் விதைப் பொடி

Botanical Name: Syzygium cumini (Seed)
Tamil Name: நாவல் விதைப் பொடி / Naaval vithai Podi
Malayalam Name: ഞാവൽ / Njaval
Telugu Name: నీరీడు / Neereedu
Hindi Name: जाम्बुल / Jambul

Description: Syzgium cumini or Java Plum (Jamun) is a very large evergreen tropical tree belonging to the family Myrtaceae. The plant is also mentioned in literature as Jamun, synonym as black plum or jambolan.

Pharmocological Properties: It has been very well known for their pharmacological properties like gastroprotective, antiulcerogenic, antibacterial, anti-infective, and antimalerial. Various mineral and vitamins were reported like Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K), Iron (Fe), Sodium (Na), Copper (Cu), Chlorine (Cl), vitamin C, vitamin A, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, choline and folic acid. The plant seeds are rich in protein and calcium.

Traditional medicinal uses: In Ayurvedic 1 – 3g of Java Plum is consumed by humans orally to treat diabetes and complications related to diabetes. It also given to aid in clearance of skin marks caused due to blackheads and acne. In Indo-china Jamun seed is used to cure diarrhea, dysentery, diabetes and catarrh. Powdered seeds of Jamun added with juice of sugarcane and given to cure dysentery, opium poisoning, centipede bite and for sores and ulcers.

Dosage: After night food, take 1 teaspoon (5g) powder boil with water & drink after filter (or) as directed by physician.