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Jamun is a summer fruit which is sweet as well as slightly sour and slightly astringent. Be it children or adults, most of the people like Jamun, but very few people know its name in English. The scientific name of the jamun, which is called Java plum and black plum or Indian blackberry in English, is Syzygium cumini. This fruit has been grown in India for thousands of years and is used in everything from Ayurveda to Unani medicine.
Jamun fruit is not only beneficial and is rich in many nutrients. Along with this, bioactive phytochemicals are also found in its seeds, leaves etc. So let us know its benefits, nutrients and some interesting facts related to blackberries.
These are also different names of blackberries
Talking about the most popular and correct name of Jamun, its English name is Java Plum. In some international markets it is also known as black plum and in other markets it is also called Malabar plum.
Nutrients of Jamun
According to PubMed, vitamins and minerals like protein, fiber, vitamin A, B3, vitamin C, iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, copper are found in jamun. It is also a good source of antioxidants like flavonoids, polyphenols.
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Interesting facts about blackberries
- In many places, people call Jamun as Indian black berry, whereas it has no relation with the real black berry and blue berry family plants.
- Jamun is a fruit of the Myrtaceae family, whereas the original blackberry is a fruit of the ‘Rosaceae’ plant.
- The reason behind the names of jamun (Indian black berry, blue berry) is the dark purple color of its skin.
- The blackberry is grown extensively on the island of Java, giving rise to its name Java plum.
- British and European traders saw this fruit widely distributed in the Java region during their travels to Asia and India.
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Benefits of Jamun
- Jamun contains bioactive compounds which are considered beneficial for people with diabetes (high blood sugar control).
- Antibacterial elements are also found in it, hence it prevents problems caused by bacteria etc.
- The presence of anti-inflammatory properties in it is helpful in reducing and preventing swelling.
- Jamun is also considered beneficial in immunity, heart, digestion.
