Eat Healthy Stay Fit : This Summer (I)

As the summer season begins, it brings lots of harsh and unpleasant experiences. It is always associated with many diseases and discomfort. Nothing seems enough to offer relief and comfort. Even its quite troublesome to keep us healthy and fit on a day to day basis. Thank god, nature had to offer so many fruits this season which not only tasty to eat but, they give tremendous benefits in order to keep us healthy, refreshed and rejuvenated. One among this Precious and Power packed fruit is JAMUN (Syzygium Cumuni). It is always less whatever we praise about this fruit. The JAMUN tree is native to India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia. It was introduced in Florida, USA in 1911. However, Now it is grown in various countries like Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago also.
It has got several local names such as jambas, jamun, jambolan, rajaman, kala jamun, neredu, naval, nerale, jamali, java plum, black plum and black berry. 

Jamun, The Natural Viagra of India

JAMUN is a very rich source of Carotene, Iron, Folic Acid, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorous and Sodium. JMAUN has a high level of Vitamin C also. 
Sugar in JAMUN is in the form of Glucose and Fructose which hydrates, cools and refreshes the heat stressed body. Thus JAMUN is a natural heat reliever in summer season. 
JAMUN is a rich source of antioxidants,and phytochemicals like anthocyanins, glucosides, oxalic acid, kaemferol etc. The seeds and leaves contains essential oils.


Nutritional Levels In Jamun/ Black Plum/ Java Plum

Java Plum, raw
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy
251 kJ (60 kcal)
Carbohydrates
15.56 g
Fat
0.23 g
Protein
0.72 g
Water
83.13 g
Vitamin A
3 IU
Thiamine (vit. B1)
0.006 mg (1%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2)
0.012 mg (1%)
Niacin (vit. B3)
0.260 mg (2%)
Pantothenic acid (B5)
0.160 mg (3%)
Vitamin B6
0.038 mg (3%)
Vitamin C
14.3 mg (17%)
Calcium
19 mg (2%)
Iron
0.19 mg (1%)
Magnesium
15 mg (4%)
Phosphorus
17 mg (2%)
Potassium
79 mg (2%)
Sodium
14 mg (1%)
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Source: USDA Nutrient Database
Taste wise also JAMUN is quite favorite fruit of all age group. Specially, due to pink pigmentation of tongue children run after this wonder fruit. Sprinkling a bit of salt makes it more tasty.


Jamun : A Healthy Fruit

Though the color of JAMUN is Black but, a regular use of it entire the season gives tremendous   glow to your skin. It is not a hyperbolic statement if I say JAMUN a power house of health. Not just fruit but, the entire tree of JAMUN has been proved extremely beneficial for entire mankind. From ancient times Indian health practitioners (Vaidyas) have been most widely and commonly  using the bark, the leaves, the fruits and the seeds of JAMUN to treat various diseases. The studies from Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Biochemistry a division of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Central Drug Research Institute has recommended it as a Diabetic Fighter for its hypoglycemic properties(lowering the blood sugar level).  


Lovely Couple

Medicinal and Health benefits of JAMUN :
*         JAMUN is very effective for the treatment of Diabetes. Several studies provide enough evidences that JAMUN seed are rich in alkaloids which have great hypoglycemic effects with up to 30% reduction in blood sugar level.   
*       JAMUN is a great digestive which activates the Liver and SpleenJAMUN juice is Carminative and Diuratic so gives a soothing effect to the Digestive System. It helps to promote the mucosal defensive factor thus, offers excellent anti-diarrhoeal effects and cures Peptic-Ulcers also. Hence, JAMUN is a proven Gastro Protective

*         JAMUN is found to be an excellent Blood Purifier and thus extremely effective in the treatment of ACNE and skin eruptions like FrecklesJAMUN helps cure Anemia also by increasing the Hemoglobin level. 
*          JAMUN fruit pulp with Sesame Oil is quite effective in lowering High Fevers.
*       JAMUN effectively relieves Throat Infections and Respiratory Diseases also. To maintain a healthy voice and relieve hoarseness, gargle with a concoction of JAMUN seeds boiled in water for some time and cooled. 
*           JAMUN is very much effective in removing Renal Stones if JAMUN seed powder is taken along with Yoghurt.    
*         JAMUN is such a fruit about which more you say lesser it would be. Nevertheless, another amazing and wonderful property of JAMUN is an excellent SEX STIMULANT. It is a wonderful Natural VIAGRA. It rejuvenates health, vigor and vitality in old ages even.     


Lovely Old Couple

Eating JAMUN with black salt and roasted cumin seed powder relieves Hyper acidity. The Juice of ripe JAMUN fruit is used to prepare sauces and beverages. For treating pimples, grind the dry seeds. Add some cow's milk and apply on the pimples while going to bed at night. Wash in the morning. A regular use ensures a bright, fair and glowing skin. The powder of JAMUN bark is effective to control bleeding. Juice of JAMUN or decoction of JAMUN vinegar offers significant relief from enlargement of spleen, chronic diarrhea and retention of urine. The extract of tender leaves of JAMUN and Mango helps control vomiting in Jaundice.

Much better aspect is that it is freely available everywhere in India and this amazing boon of nature is quite affordable so anyone may avail its benefit. Enjoy it this Summer and share your experiences. 

Amen......



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