JAMBU- Syzygium cumini
























































JAMBU


 Botanical Name— Syzygium cumini (Linn.) Skeels. (Eugenia jambolana Lam., Myrtus cumini Linn.)

 Family- MYRTACEAE

 Names in different languages

Hindi-Jamun; English- Jaman; Bengali-Kalajam; Punjabi- Jamalu;
Telugu- Neredu chettu; TamilSaval naval; Malaynlam- Naval; Kannada- Nerale.

Synonyms—Kokilesta, Pikabhaksa, Phalendra, Surabhipatra, Jambava

 Introduction

         Jambu is mentioned in Vedià literature & rituals.. Fruit/seed is mainly used in the management of diabetes & bark is used for diarrhoeal disorders

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