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Malaysian Herbs (14) Eugenia jambos நாவற்பழம்

 Eugenia jambos                     நாவற்பழம் 

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உங்கள் தேவைகளுக்கு எப்பொழுதும்  எம்மை அணுகலாம்

 Jambul is also known as Jambhul/jambu/jambula/jamboolaJava plumjamun,jaam/kalojaamjamblangjambolanblack plumDamson plumDuhat plumJambolan plum, or Portuguese plumMalabar plum may also refer to other species of Syzygium
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This fruit is called Neredu Pandu in Telugu Naaval Pazham in Malayalam and Navva Pazham in Tamil.

  It has been spread overseas from India by Indian emigrants and at present is common in  tropical British colonies  like Malaysia


Jambul (Syzygium cumini) is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae, native to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan,  and Indonesia. Portuguese Plum. "Malabar plum" may also refer to other species of Syzygium.

It is also grown in other areas of southern and southeastern Asia including the Philippines, Myanmar, and Afghanistan. The tree was also introduced to Florida, USA in 1911.

 Even in Malaysia our Indians have brought them from India and planted them. Some years back there were a lot of big trees along the roads and in the turnings of the  Malaysian roads. Since they are huge trees they will not fall off for rain and thunder. But all were cut off now.

  In Brazil, where it was introduced from India during Portuguese colonization, it has dispersed spontaneously in the wild in some places, as its fruits are eagerly sought by various native birds such as thrushes, tanagers, and the Great Kiskadee. Not only do birds need it; This tree's fruit saves us humans from diabetics.

A fairly fast-growing species, it can reach heights of up to 30 m and can live more than 100 years. Its dense foliage provides shade and is grown just for its ornamental value. The wood is strong and is water-resistant.

Because of this it is used in railway sleepers and to install motors in wells.

It is sometimes used to make cheap furniture and village dwellings though it is relatively hard to work on.
Jamun trees start flowering from March to April. The flowers of Jamun are fragrant and small, about 5 mm in diameter. The fruits develop by May or June and resemble large berries. The fruit is oblong, ovoid, starts green, and turns pink to shining crimson black as it matures. A variant of the tree produces white-coloured fruit. The fruit has a combination of sweet, mildly sour, and astringent flavors and tends to color the tongue purple.

Medicinal Use

 The seed is used in various alternative healing systems like Ayurveda and Siddha  [to control diabetes],  Unani, and Chinese medicine for digestive ailments. The leaves and bark are used for controlling blood pressure. Even to stop the leakage of urine these fruits and barks are recommended. As a seasoning fruit, you can eat as much NAVAL PAZHAM as possible. It won't do any harm. The heart will be strengthened.

Wine and vinegar are also made from the fruit.
 It is a high source of vitamin A and vitamin Source wiki


Jamun fruit, which is known in Tamil as Naaval Pazham or Nagapazham, also called Java Plum, Black Plum, Jambul, and Indian blackberry is a precious but humble fruit.
It is rich in iron, minerals, vitamin A, and vitamin C and also acts as a coolant and induces digestive power.
The fruit is said to be good for diabetics and also for the purification of blood. The seeds are used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicines for digestive ailments.
Even Diabetics can consume this fruit or drink its juice without increasing the sugar level.
physicianpackiam


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