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Jamun · Jambu
Syzygium cumini — The purple summer fruit whose astringent seed is a time-honoured ally in Prameha — the classical blood-sugar and urinary-health berry.
Classical properties (Dravyaguna)
Rasa (taste): Astringent, sweet, sour
Virya (potency): Cooling
Vipaka (post-digestive): Pungent
Dosha effect: Pacifies Kapha and Pitta
Parts used: Fruit, seed
Key benefits
- Supports healthy blood sugar (seed)
- Astringes excess urination
- Cools and tones the gut
- Supports oral health (bark, classical)
Conditions this herb helps with
Each links to our full guide — causes, home remedies, diet and when to see a doctor.
How to use at home
Eat the fresh fruit in season; the dried seed powder is taken with water before meals for metabolic support.
Typical safe range: 3-6 g seed powder daily
Precautions: Very astringent — may aggravate constipation and Vata in excess. Diabetes medicines may need monitoring. Always inform your physician about herbs you take alongside prescribed medicines, and never stop prescriptions on your own.