Jamun Seed Powder / Naval Kottai Podi / Jamblang / Jamun / Njaval / Neereedu

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Eugenia Jambolana 

English Name: Jamblang / Jambolan

Tamil Name: Naval Kottai Podi / நாவல் கொட்டை பொடி

Hindi Name: Jamun / Jambul / जामुन / जाम्बुल

Malayalam Name: Njaval / ഞാവൽ

Telugu Name: Neereedu / Neredu Chettu / నీరీడు/ నేరేడు చెట్టు

Description:

Eugenia Jambolana is the botanical name of Jamun (Jambolan) that belongs to the Myrtaceae family. The Jamun tree is an evergreen tropical tree that grows up to 100 feet tall. Jamun trees can live more than 100 years. 

The Jamun tree is a flowering species native to India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. Jamun contains numerous medicinal properties that help to treat various health ailments.

The common names of Jamun fruits are Malabar plum, java plum, black plum, and jambolan.

Nutrition Facts:

• Energy: 60 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 15.56 g
• Fat: 0.23 g
• Protein: 0.72 g
• Water: 83.13 g
• Vitamin A: 3 IU
• Vitamin B: 60.038 mg
• Vitamin C: 14.3 mg
• Calcium: 19 mg
• Iron: 0.19 mg 
• Magnesium: 15 mg
• Phosphorus: 17 mg
• Potassium: 79 mg 
• Sodium: 14 mg

Health Benefits:

• Jamun seed powder is rich in antioxidants that help to protect the skin from environmental damage. 
• Jamun seed powder can help to increase the production of insulin.
• Jamun seed powder has antibacterial properties, which help to cure acne, blackheads, and pimples.
• Jamun seed powder can help to treat sores, inflammation, and ulcers in the intestines.
• Jamun seed powder helps to boost the immune system.
• Jamun seed powder helps to lower blood pressure.
• Jamun seed powder helps to treat gastric disorders like diarrhea, indigestion, dysentery, dyspepsia, etc.
• Jamun seed powder helps to treat anemia and cures menstrual problems.
• Jamun seed powder can help to treat kidney stones.

Dosage of Jamun Seed Powder:

For Internal Use:

Take 5 grams of Jamun seed powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil the mixture for a few minutes. Filter the mixture and drink it before breakfast. Repeat the dosage for the evening after dinner. It helps to maintain a healthy body condition.

For External Use:

Take the required amount of Jamun seed powder and mix it with milk. Make a paste and apply it to the face to treat acne, blackheads, pimples, and other skin issues.

This post is also available in: हिन्दी (Hindi) Tamil Telugu Kannada Malayalam বাংলাদেশ (Bengali) Gujarati Marathi Punjabi English Us (English (Us))