| BOTANICAL NAME |
Syzygium Cumini |
| FAMILY |
Myrtaceae |
| SANSKRIT |
Jambava,jambu,Mahaphala |
| ENGLISH |
Javaplum |
| HINDI |
Jamon, Jamun |
| KANNADA |
Nerale |
| MALAYALAM |
- |
| TELUGU |
- |
| TAMIL |
- |
| MARATHI |
- |
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