Njaval (Syzygium cumini) — Ayurvedic Herbs

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Syzygium cumini (myraceae family) is a plant that has made its presence on Asia, Europe, Africa, and North and South Americas. It is known by the names jamun, jambolan, njaval (njara – in Malayalam), Java Plum (in America), black plum, jaman, and many other names.

It is recognized as an Ayurvedic herb too. The leaves are antibacterial. The fruits of different variety are sour, sweet, astringent or acidic. The fruits are available only in specific seasons and are used for the treatment of diabetes, digestive and urinary problems, diarrhea, ringworms, etc. The bark and leaves are also used for various purposes.