Jamun health benefits

Good for diabetics: Jamun is used to treat diabetes by several traditional

practitioners. Scientifically, it has a low glycaemic index, making it a good option
for diabetics. A study published in the Complement Ther Med reviewed literature
on anti-diabetic effects of jamun, suggesting that it holds significant potential to
produce safer drugs for diabetes treatment [1]. Another study showed that
jamun seeds could lower blood sugar levels by 30% [2]. The fruit is associated
with lowered risk of secondary complications of diabetes.
Improves immunity and bone strength: The fruit also has healthy amount of
nutrients like calcium, iron, potassium and Vitamin C, which makes it great for
boosting immunity and bone strength. Besides jamun, you can eat these foods to
improve your immunity without spending too much.
Keeps heart disease at bay: Jamun is loaded with nutrients like ellagic
acid/ellagitannins, anthocyanins and anthocyanidins that confer upon them
potent anti-inflammatory property [3]. These compounds are also powerful
antioxidants that prevent oxidation of cholesterol and plaque formation that
contributes to heart disease. Besides, the fruit is also a rich source of potassium
(a 100g serving of jamun fruits contains 55 mg of potassium) that helps prevent
hypertension, a risk factor for heart disease.
Treats infections: Traditionally, different parts of the jaumun plant (leaves, bark
and seeds) have been used for treating bacterial infections. The plant stores
compounds like malic acid, gallic acid, oxalic acid and tannins which gives the
plant as well as the fruits being antimalarial, antibacterial and gastroprotective
properties.
Aids digestion and oral health: Leaves of the Jamun tree have been traditionally
used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat diarrhoea and ulcers. They also have antibacterial properties and are thus used in many medicines for treating oral health
problems.
May help prevent cancer: Several studies have investigated chemoprotective
properties of the jamun. According to a study by Jagetia GC and colleagues the
fruit extract has radioprotective properties, demonstrating that jamun extract
inhibited radiation induced generation of free radicals that can cause cancer