Black Jamun or Jamboo fruit helps to control blood sugar levels, aids in weight loss, and is the best remedy for PCOS or PCOD. Based on the principles of Ayurveda it balances Pitta and Kapha.
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According to Ayurveda Acharyas, Jamun fruit is equipped with essential medicinal properties amongst other fruits. Here goes the list.
Balances Pitta and Kapha
Black Jamun fruit not only regulates Pitta and Kapha but also increases Vata, and these actions on doshas make Jamun fruit offer many health benefits.
The pharmacological properties of Java Plum are explained by Ayurvedic text as follows:
- Jamun fruit tastes sweet ( madhura rasa ), sour (amla rasa), and astringent (kashaya rasa).
- It is light to digest and reduces the moistness of the content of the tissue.
- It is characterized by its cold potency to help cool the body.
Helps in Diabetes
Black Jamun seeds help in balancing blood sugar levels. Many diabetic patients have opined that capsules containing black Jamun seed extract have helped them to control fluctuating blood sugar levels. Regular consumption of black jamun seed extract helps to keep diabetes under control. ( 1)
The fruit contains anti-diabetes properties to help treat diabetes. It is used by many traditional practitioners and is also backed by scientific evidence to contain a low glycemic index to help reduce high blood sugar levels; thereby naturally keeping diabetes at bay.
Helps in weight loss:
The tree of this fruit is equipped with many weight-loss properties in its seeds, barks, leaves, and fruit pulp. This herbal fruit helps boost body metabolism, and reduce water retention and frequency of food cravings; thereby aiding weight loss. This can be used for weight loss after delivery.
Bark beneficial in PCOS / PCOD or female Infertility:
The primary cause of female infertility has been linked to PCOS or PCOD, and its significant symptoms are known to be excessive weight gain and low cell sensitivity to insulin. Consumption of Jamun fruit as food or as a supplement helps to control many of these symptoms.
This makes AYURHELP’s doctors incorporate the black Jamun fruits seeds as part of the ingredients of PCOS or PCOD Ayurvedic CAPSULES as recommended by Ayurvedic medicine to be used for PCOS or PCOD. When this supplement is used along with Uterus Health Boosting Capsules for about 3 months, it has been studied to help arrest every PCOD symptom.
Good for male infertility:
Since black Jamun fruit can treat diabetes and aid in weight loss, it is not only effective for female infertility but also for male infertility. klaibya or Erectile dysfunction found in men has been linked to diabetes and obesity; thereby reducing sexual functionality and having an impact on their sexual drive (boosts Libido). This fruit and seed powder help with erectile dysfunction due to diabetes.
The use of black Jamun fruit benefits men’s fertility as much as female fertility.
Improves recuperation time:
Black Jamun fruit juice has been studied to help recuperate people by reducing tiredness and as well as quenching their thirst in the condition.
Controls Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS):
This fruit is regarded as herbal fruit in Ayurvedic preparation in treating colitis, diarrhea, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It is often recommended as a remedy for IBS to aid in reducing the frequency of bowel movement and soothing inflammation of the inner layer of the intestines. Black Jamun fruit enhances proper and smooth food digestion through the intestines and prevents constipation.
Jamboo Fruit in Ayurveda
Jamun fruit which is popularly known as Jamboo is found in abundance in India and some other neighboring countries. This fruit belongs to Myrtaceae family, and it is largely employed as the main ingredient in Ayurvedic preparations to treat many health problems.
Black plum or Jamun with the botanical name Syzygium cumini is an essential summer fruit that is equipped with numerous medicinal properties to offer many health benefits. Every part of Jamun such as leaves fruit, bark, and seeds an herbal source of the tree and they are widely employed in Ayurvedic medicine and have been beneficial in many ways such as relieving stomach pain, spleen enlargement, diarrhea, and acting as diuretic and anti-scorbutic ( fights vitamin C deficiency) agent.
Jamun fruits have also been studied to help treat heart diseases, cancer, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, and much more.
Local names of Black jamun
The fruit is called different names such as Jamun or Jambul in Hindi, Jamun or Jamoon in English, Nerale in Kannada, Saval naval in Tamil, Kala Jam in Bengali, Naval in Malayalam, Neredu Chettu in Telugu, and Jamalu in Punjabi.
Conclusion
The list of the health benefits of black Jamun fruit is endless and cannot be treated in one article. The herbal fruit is blessed with numerous essential medicinal properties, and some of these have been discussed in this article. However, in the case of pregnant ladies, when eating this fruit, they should ensure proper hydration in their bodies by drinking enough water. This is to prevent constipation. Besides this, black Jamun is safe for everyone.
Author: Dr. Savitha Suri Consultant Ayurvedic Physician
Reference – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609276/
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