5 Amazing Health Benefits Of Eating Jamun

The sweet and tangy explosion of flavor the ripe fruit has is heavenly, cannot be described in words, you should try it to experience that feeling. The purplish patch this fruit leaves on the tongue when eaten is because of plant pigment anthocyanin, Native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal , Pakistan, Indonesia, Philippines and Sri Lanka, the Jambul tree grows in forests, alongside roads, and is also grown in backyards because of its numerous health benefits. This tree was introduced in Florida, USA by USDA in 1911. This humble fruit is loaded with nutrients essential for good health. As compared with other fruits, Jambul provides lesser calories making it the perfect choice in a healthy diet. The hybrid variety of jamun is seedless, whereas natural jambul has a single seed.

* Jamun is known to be an effective treatment for diabetes. Extracts of bark, leaves and seeds are used in combination with herbs to reduce levels of glycosuria and blood sugar. Powder of dried seeds is consumed with honey over a course of 2 months for beneficial changes in sugar levels. Research indicates Jamun seeds which are rich in alkaloids have hypoglycemic properties effective in reducing high blood sugar. Jamun juice should be included in a diabetic’s nutritional diet.

* Bark of Jamun tree has antihelmintic properties, which help in treating urinary disorders. A glass of Jambul juice with 1/2 teaspoon of bark powder daily is recommended for persons with urinary infections and urinary tract disorders.

* Bark powder mixed with water is effective in curing tapeworm infection.

* Consumption of Jamun minimizes the risk of cancer. This fruit has several bioactive phytochemicals that include polyphenols, which contain anthocyanin known to fight cancer cells. Individuals that undergo chemotherapy or radiation sessions benefit significantly from jamun juice consumption. Anthocyanins, flavonoids, ellagic acid and gallic acid present in jambul have the capacity to prevent carcinogenesis in organs.

* Jamun has medicinal properties. Juice of this fruit is a natural astringent used as a mouthwash as it eliminates bad breath. Pulp of jambul is used as a treatment for gingivitis (bleeding gums). In some Asian cultures leaves of jamun tree are burnt to form an ash. This ash is rubbed on teeth to strengthen them.