Jambu

Botanical Name

Syzygium Cumini

Family

Myrtaceae

Sanskrit

Jambava,Jambu,Mahaphala

English

Javaplum

Hindi

Jamon, Jamun

Kannada

Nerale

Malayalam

–

Telugu

–

Tamil

–

Marathi

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Distribution

This species globally distributed from indo-malaysia to australia

Parts Used

Fruit, Twak, Leaf

Dose

Swarasa 10-20ml, Chorrna-3-6gm

Chemical Constituents

Betulinic acid,friedelin,oxalic acid

Ayurvedic Properties

Quality (Guna)

Laghu, Ruksa

Taste (Rasa)

Kashaya, Madura, Amla

Metabolism (Vipaka)

Katu

Potency (Virya)

Sheeta

Impact (Prabhava)

Mutra Sangrahaniya

Pharmacological Action

  • Hypoglycemic-it is used in controlling blood sugar
  • Leaves and bark used to control blood pressure and gingivitis
  • Leaves are used for strengthening the gums and teeth

Therapeutic Uses

Skin disorders,blood disorders,haemmorohoids

Some of the common formulations

  • Nygrodadi choorna
  • Usirasava
  • Mutrasangrahaniya kashya