Tamil name: நாவல் மரம்
English name: Jamun plant
Scientific name: Syzigium cumini
Family: Myrtaceae
Jamun is a great medicine to treat diabetic mellitus. Regular consumption of dried Jamun seed powder can cure diabetes. It possesses anti-HIV, anti-inflammatory, anti microbial, anti fertility, gastro-protective and anti-ulcerogenic properties. Its fruits are processed to make health drinks, preservatives, squash, juices, jellies and wines. Consumption of bark powder mixed with honey, twice a day helps to arrest the blood in bleeding diarrhoea. The juice extracted from seeds can be used to treat ulcers or sores by applying on the affected area. Fresh juice of tender leaves with black pepper can cure kidney stone and female fertility problems.