Indian Blackberry (jamun) & Its Health Benefits
Jamun fruit or Indian blackberry is a famous seasonal fruit in India. It has deep purple color and its taste is striking sweet and sour which is one of reasons that make people happy. But what is the factor that makes it important and popular. The answer is this fruit has abundant of nutrients that work together to improve your health. Here are some important health benefits you must know.
Beneficial for diabetics: Jamun seeds are used traditionally by Ayurveda to treat diabetes. Practically, it is a low glycemic index food that makes it good choice for diabetics. A study suggests that jamun has a potential to produce safer medicines for the treatment of diabetes. The other studies show that seeds of jamun could reduce the levels of blood sugar by 30%.
Boosts immunity and bone strength: This fruit has lots of healthy nutrients such as iron, potassium, calcium, and Vitamin C, that makes it better choice for improving immunity and bone strength. In this way, you can enhance your immunity and bone strength without spending a lot.
Improve hemoglobin count: A study held by Annamalai University, the fruit which is high in Vitamin C and iron, helps in improving hemoglobin count and also helps in the treatment of anemia caused by deficiency of vitamin C and iron. And jamun is the fruit which is rich in all nutrients, works in a good manner for your health.
Helps prevent heart disease: Jamun is filled with nutrients such as ellagic acid/ellagitannins, anthocyanins and anthocyanidins that provide them anti-inflammatory property. These compounds are antioxidants that prevent oxidation of bad cholesterol and plaque that can lead heart disease. Additionally, this fruit is also rich in potassium in which a 100 gram of jamun fruits have about 55 mg potassium that helps prevent high blood pressure or hypertension which is a risk factor of heart disease.
Helps in treating various infections: Scientifically, all parts of jamun plant such as leaves, seeds and bark have been used to produce medicines for the treatment of bacterial infections. This plant has several valuable compounds such asmalic acid, gallic acid, oxalic acid and tannins that provide it various properties such as antimalarial, antibacterial and gastroprotective properties.
Its leaves are good for your digestive and oral health: Traditionally, the leaves of the jamun have been used by Ayurveda for medicine to treat various problems such as diarrhoea and ulcers. Study also shows that leaves of the jamun tree works good for digestive and oral health. Their anti-bacterial properties make them an important ingredient for medicines.
Helps prevent from cancer: Studies have demonstrated that jamun has chemoprotective properties and its extract has radio-protective properties that inhibit radiation induced generation of free radicals that can lead cancer.
We know that fruits have fructose that gradually raises the blood glucose levels. Thus, if you have diabetes, limit the consumption of fruits. But according to the study, jamun is a perfect fruit for diabetics.
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