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