Jambul
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Botanical Name |
Syzygium cumini |
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Family |
Myrtaceae |
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Other Names |
Jamun, Java plum |
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Description |
Evergreen tree up to 50m. Leaves: lanceolate, coriaceous |
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Native to |
India, Australia, Indonesia |
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Parts used |
Fruits, bark, leaves |
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Harvesting |
Late summer |
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Actions |
Anti-diabetic, astringent, carminative, diuretic |
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Constituents |
Volatile oil, fixed oil, resin containing ellagic acid, tannin |
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Digestive |
Diarrhoea |