Black Plum

Syzygium cumini

Syzygium cumini, commonly known as jamun or black plum, is a traditional plant used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine. Traditionally, it has been employed for its purported digestive and anti-diabetic properties, though specific uses are not well-documented. Scientific evidence indicates significant variation among 123 genotypes of the plant in terms of morphological and biochemical traits, highlighting the importance of genotype-specific studies. Phytochemicals identified include those associated with antioxidant and α-amylase inhibitory activities. A study combining Syzygium cumini with Withania somnifera showed improvements in lipid profiles among hyperlipidemic patients without adverse effects. Additionally, a Nanostructured Lipid Carrier (NLC)-patch containing jambolan seed extract demonstrated enhanced antioxidant activity compared to ascorbic acid. No major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.

एक नज़र में
सर्वोत्तम प्रमाण
D
सावधानियाँ

केवल जानकारी हेतु। पारंपरिक उपयोग का अर्थ सिद्ध प्रभावशीलता नहीं है। प्रमाण और सुरक्षा भिन्न होती है — उद्धृत स्रोत देखें।

विज्ञान क्या कहता है

  • मॉर्फोलॉजिक और बायकीमिक प्रतिभागों में 123 जैमुन (jamun) जीनटाइपों का मूल्यांकन करने में संदिग्ध विवरण है। D PMID
  • विथानिया सोमनीफेरा और सिजिजियम कुमिनी के मिश्रण उच्च लिपिडीय पेट्रल रोगी के लिए लिपिड प्रोफाइल को गहरा स्तर तक सुधारने में व्यापक रूप से सहायता की है, और कोई नकारात्मक प्रभाव नहीं। D PMID
  • The study developed a Nanostructured Lipid Carrier (NLC)-patch containing Jambolan Seed Extract, which showed enhanced antioxidant activity compared to ascorbic acid. D PMID
  • शोध सिद्धांत शजीगियम कुमिनी के जनर्टाइप में अलग-अलग मेटाबॉलिटिक फिंगरप्रिंट्स को पहचाना, और कैतेकिन जैसे फ्लौवोनोइड्स की अभिक्रियाओं में खुदाइयों और α-अमिलाइज संबंधित करता है। D PMID
  • शोध स्वीकार किया कि Syzygium cumini फल नुस्खे से बनाए गए ZnO नैनोपार्टिकलों में अंतिमाक्सीवादी और उचित दоз पर वाहनशीलता के खिलाफ जटिल संक्रमण को दिखाई देती है। D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Black Plum?

Black Plum (Syzygium cumini) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Black Plum?

5 sourced findings are recorded for Black Plum; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: मॉर्फोलॉजिक और बायकीमिक प्रतिभागों में 123 जैमुन (jamun) जीनटाइपों का मूल्यांकन करने में संदिग्ध विवरण है।

How strong is the evidence for Black Plum?

The strongest finding for Black Plum carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Black Plum safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Black Plum in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Black Plum interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Black Plum in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Black Plum?

Black Plum is also known as: Джамболан, Faux-Pistachier, Pistas, Jamelonguier, Pisse-tache.

Is Black Plum a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

स्रोत

  1. T2 Combined effect of Withania somnifera and Syzygium cumini on hyperlipidemic patients. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 LC-MS/MS-based metabolomic profiling of Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels identifies key phytochemicals associated with α-amylase inhibition and antioxidant activity. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Assessing phenotypic diversity and trait relationships within (Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels) using morpho-biochemical traits. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Eco-friendly fabrication of ZnO nanoparticles from Syzygium cumini seeds for potential anticancer and respiratory antimicrobial applications. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Development of Nanostructured Lipid Carrier (NLC)-Patch for Jambolan (Syzygium cumini Linn.) Seed Extract Delivery. literature abstract metadata