The fruit which comes in summer and rainy season, Jamun, also known as Black Plum or Indian Blackberry, is not just a fruit but is similar to an Ayurvedic herb and the reason for this is the innumerable medicinal properties found in it. Jamun is a summer fruit, so it protects from heat stroke. Also, eating Jamun prevents diseases like cancer, mouth ulcers, anemia, arthritis, liver problems etc. Jamun is also called a powerhouse of nutrients because it contains plenty of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Protein and Carbohydrates.

Most of you must have eaten the fruit of Jamun and while eating Jamun, all we do is eat its purple colored fruit and throw away the brown colored seeds present inside it. But today we are telling you about the benefits of Jamun seeds, after which you will never want to throw Jamun seeds in the dustbin. Actually, Jamun is a fruit whose seeds, leaves, tree bark and fruit all have medicinal properties.

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In Ayurveda, Unani medicine and Chinese medicine, Jamun seeds are also used to make medicines and to treat many diseases, especially diabetes and digestive diseases. According to health experts, grinding Jamun seeds and using it as a powder can be very beneficial for diabetes patients. Apart from diabetes, Jamun seed powder can be used in many diseases.

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  1. Benefits Of Jamun Seeds
  2. How To Use Jamun Seeds?
  3. Summary

Benefits Of Jamun Seeds For Diabetes

If diabetes patients can eat any fruit without any worry, then it is Jamun. According to Ayurveda, the astringent taste of Jamun helps in reducing the problem of frequent urination. Along with this, jamun also has hypoglycemic properties i.e. it reduces blood sugar and also contains antioxidants which make jamun the best fruit for diabetes patients. All these properties are found in both the pulp of jamun i.e. the fruit and the seeds.

According to a study published in the Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine in the year 2017, the seeds of jamun help in reducing the level of glucose in the blood to a great extent and controlling the insulin level. The results of the study stated that the seeds of jamun have prophylactic properties which can prove to be helpful in overcoming the problem of hyperglycemia i.e. excessive amount of glucose in the blood.

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Apart from this, 2 active elements named Jambolin and Jambusin are found in the seeds of jamun which reduce the rate of release of sugar in the blood and increase the level of insulin in the body. By converting starch into energy, jamun seeds help in removing the symptoms of diabetes such as excessive thirst and frequent urination.

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Benefits Of Jamun Seeds For Blood Pressure

Jamun seeds are a boon not only for diabetes but also for patients suffering from high blood pressure or hypertension. Actually, a phenol antioxidant called ellagic acid is found in jamun seeds, which helps in preventing frequent fluctuations in blood pressure levels. Also, jamun seeds are helpful in controlling the problem of high BP.

Benefits Of Jamun Seeds For Stomach Problems

Jamun seeds have a cold effect, so it acts as a coolant and also helps in removing many problems related to digestion. Jamun seed powder is also rich in fiber and its regular consumption keeps the stomach clean, which does not cause constipation. Besides this, the jamun seeds are also helpful in relieving the problems of diarrhea, dysentery, mouth ulcers, swelling and irritation and ulcers in the intestine.

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Benefits Of Jamun Seeds For Anemia

Jamun seeds also contain flavonoids, which along with cleansing the blood, toxins are removed from the entire body and the body gets detoxed. Apart from this, iron is also found in abundance in Jamun seeds, due to which this seed also helps in preventing the problem of anemia, a disease caused by lack of blood.

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Benefits Of Jamun Seeds For Bones And Heart

Jamun seeds also help in keeping the liver and heart healthy. It also strengthens the bones, helps in removing the problem of PCOS or PCOD in girls and women.

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Jamun seeds can be used by grinding them and making powder or churna, for this:

  • First of all, separate the seeds from the jamun thoroughly so that no part of the fruit remains on the seed.
  • After this, wash the seeds thoroughly and clean them.
  • Now spread the jamun seeds on a clean cloth and keep them in the sun to dry. This drying process takes at least 3-4 days.
  • When the seeds dry, remove their outer brown peel and dry the green colored seed that comes out from inside again in the sun for 1-2 days.
  • Put these sun-dried jamun seeds in a mixer grinder and grind them well to make a powder.
  • If you want, you can use this powder after filtering it or without filtering it.
  • Keep the prepared powder closed in a box.
  • Now drink 1 teaspoon of jamun seed powder mixed in 1 glass of water every morning on an empty stomach.

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Jamun seeds are rich in many beneficial properties for health. They have antioxidant, anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties, which prove to be especially beneficial for diabetic patients. Jamun seed powder helps control blood sugar levels and increases insulin sensitivity. Apart from this, they are helpful in improving digestion, keeping the liver healthy and reducing stomach problems. Regular consumption of jamun seeds also increases immunity, which helps the body fight diseases.

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