1. Names:

Sanskrit:	Jambuh		Enlarge photo
English:	Jambolan
Botanical:	Syzygium cumini
Hindi:	Jamun
Telugu:	Neredu
Common names:	Kutai, Nai Neerle, Katahi-jamuk, Nhaval, Jamun, Neredam, Lohajam, Neeradimuthu, Neerudu, Jangali Badam, Maravetti
Family name:	Myrtaceae

2. Parts used:

• Seeds
• Leaves
• Fruits
• Bark

Contents: Its seeds have b-sitosterols, its fruits contain citric, malic and Gallic acids.

3. Properties and Action According to Indigenous Medical Systems:

• Rasa: A blend of sweet, sour and astringent.
• Vipaka: Sweet.
• Veerya: Seetaveerya.

4. Uses:

• Blood-purifier.
• The leaves of the Jambolan are antibacterial.
• The leaves strengthens the teeth and gums.
• The seeds and decoction of bark are good remedies for diabities.
• It cures diarrhoea and ringworm.
• It cures secondary syphilis and rheumatism[especially with stiff joints].
• The fruit is sweet, it acts a tonic.
• The bark is astringent, sweet sour, good for sore throat, anthelmintic, Diarrhea.
• The decoction of bark is diuretic and digestive.
• The bark is a remedy for skin inflammation, indigestion, gas, spasms, water retention.
• It also helps to raise the deteriorated sexual desire.
• It kills germs.
• Some times this is also used as a remedy for leprosy and pthisis.
• It also used as a healing herb for tuberculosis which affects neck [scrofula].

5. Names due to Physical properties:

• Jambu: Which is available in India [India is called as Jambu island].
• Mahaphala: With big fruits.
• Mahaskanda: With big trunk.

6. Names due to Medical properties:

• Krimihanta: Which kills germs.

7. Reference:

Vasthu guna deepika, Vasthu guna, Rakashika, Chakradatta, Susrutam, Basabarajeezam, Bhavaprakashika, Vangacena, Charakasamhita, Vagvatamu, Hareetasamhita, Srijanakalpavalli.

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