Eugenia jambolana Lam.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Eugenia jambolana Lam. is aslo known as Eugenia cumini {L.} Druce, Myrtus cumini Linn., Syzygium cumini {Linn.} Skeels, Syzygium jambolanum, belongs to Myrtaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are Black Plum, Jambul.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Jammun, Jamun.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Eugenia jambolana Lam. are Anthelmintic, Anti-bacterial, Anti-diabetic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic.

Extract:

  • Anti-bacterial
  • Anti-diabetic


    • Decoction (bark):
  • Anti-diabetic


    • Leave Juice:
  • Anti-diabetic
  • Anti-dysenteric


    • Fruits:
  • Anti-diabetic
  • Astringent
  • Tonic


    • Seeds (Extract):
  • Anti-diabetic


    • Seeds (dried):
  • Anti-diabetic
  • Astringent
  • Diuretic


    • Bark (dried):
  • Anthelmintic
  • Anti-asthmatic
  • Anti-bilious
  • Anti-dysenteric
  • Anti-ulcer
  • Astringent
  • Blood Purifier
  • Digestive


    • Ripe Fruit (juice):
  • Astringent
  • Diuretic
  • Stomachic


    • Fruit(vinegar):
  • Carminative
  • Diuretic
  • Stomachic


    • Leaves(ash):
  • Gum Strengthening


    • Indications

    The Indication of Extract of Eugenia jambolana Lam. is Diabetes.

    The Indications of Decoction (bark) of Eugenia jambolana Lam. are Diarrhoea, Diabetes, Chronic Dysentery.

    The Indications of Leave Juice of Eugenia jambolana Lam. are Dysentery, Diabetes.

    The Indications of Fruits of Eugenia jambolana Lam. are Diabetes, Anaemia, Sore Throat, Bilious Diarrhoea.

    The Indications of Seeds (dried) of Eugenia jambolana Lam. are Urinary Discharges, Ulcers, Bowels, Dysentery, Boils, Diarrhoea, Diabetes.

    The Indications of Bark (dried) of Eugenia jambolana Lam. are Biliousness, Bronchitis, Thirst, Dysentery, Asthma, Sore Throat, Ulcers, Blood Impurities, Bowels.

    The Indication of Ripe Fruit (juice) of Eugenia jambolana Lam. is Scanty Urine.

    The Indication of Fruit(vinegar) of Eugenia jambolana Lam. is Spleen Ailments.

    The Indication of Leaves(ash) of Eugenia jambolana Lam. is Gums Weakness.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Eugenia jambolana Lam..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Eugenia jambolana Lam. is 2nd order, cold and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    AMBREENA TONICQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    FAULADI TONICQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
    ZUBEXQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Eugenia jambolana Lam..

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Extract25.000gN/A
    Seeds (dried)3.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Eugenia jambolana Lam.. A large evergreen tree, attaining 30 m height and upto 3.6 m in girth, with a bole upto 15 m. Bark brown or greyish, fairly smooth, leaves lanceolate, elliptic-oblong or broadly ovate-elliptic, smooth and shiny, flowers greenish white, fragrant in trichotomous panicles, fruits ellipsoid or oblong, black with pinkish juicy pulp, seeds single, shaped like the fruit

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
    Taste:
    Fruits: Sweet,Acrid

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Eugenia jambolana Lam.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Eugenia jambolana Lam.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Eugenia jambolana Lam.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use may produce flatulence.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Eugenia jambolana Lam.. (work in progress)